Si, si, nous sommes des rock stars

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The French government has been attempting for some time to promote the country's pop music industry, ensuring that it is not overshadowed by imported music. This strategy has proved successful, with French pop music productions now accounting for more than 50% of national consumption. Certain types of French pop music, especially techno and rap, are also beginning to establish a positive reputation abroad. The 1999 series of Francofolies open-air concerts in La Rochelle, France, included many young performers reworking chanson traditions.

Government domestic functions, France, Integrated Record Production/Distribution, Records & Tapes, Other Performing Arts Companies, Musical Arts, Political activity, Music industry, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, Sound recordings, Rock music

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Time to adjust the time balance

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Soca, the Trinidadian music is competing with reggae, the indigenous music of Jamaica for popularity in Jamaica. Reggae is considered political music which reminds the listener of socio-economic conditions whereas soca is criticized as just party music. The Towns & Communities Act, Section 14 covers noise disturbance and fines of up to 10,000 Jamaican dollars can be made. Accusations of police harassment have been made since the Front Line dance in 1991 when 100 policemen raided and gunshots were fired.

Laws, regulations and rules, Noise control, Popular music, Jamaica, Reggae music

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Go ask Manu Dibango

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Manu Dibango has been playing African music for many years, and has become an ambassador for this music across the world. He has gained prestige, experience and internation perspective, and this is reflected in his latest album, 'Wakafrika.' One of his most recent activities involves representing musicians on the executive council of Africa 95, the UK African arts event.

Behavior, Influence, Musicians, African, African musicians, Dibango, Manu

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