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07.08.2007, 10:15

Military bands play at railway stations in Russia

Moscow is celebrating the 170th anniversary of Russian railroads and military bands are performing at the city's railway stations. The old tradition of open-air performances was re-born six years ago and has now become an annual occasion.

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Gaza rappers gain popularity

A rap band of young Palestinians from Gaza tells the story about what it’s like to live in the Palestinian territories. These Young Arab rappers started the new wave of music in the Gaza Strip, one the most conservative societies in the Middle East.

AFP Photo / Paul J. Richards 23.09.2008, 14:43

Musicians band together for Obama

Barack Obama's campaign will soon have its own soundtrack. With contributions from Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder , the official campaign soundtrack is ready to hit the market.

27.10.2008, 14:00

Joking the crisis away

It appears that Russians prefer to fight the global credit crunch with a good laugh.

06.11.2008, 19:34

Need change? Sing a song!

A chemist in Sweden has decided to channel his anger at car drivers asking for spare change into entertainment. Those needing notes changed have to sing a song first.

10.11.2008, 08:50

Zany ways to beat cash crisis

A growing number of Russians are searching for alternative solutions to overcome the world financial crisis. From relatively conventional ideas like sharing offices, to more unusual methods like turning to astrology or feng shui, people will try anything

Credit crunch rockers sing the blues

Published: 31 October, 2008, 19:03


There are different ways to respond to an economic meltdown. Five hard-up British builders saw an opportunity to form a band. And they've been singing their way out of recession at a building site in London's Canary Wharf.

 
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