The parisian metro system (RATP) recently decided to ban poster ads for a gay cultural exhibit scheduled to be held next month in Paris. Of course, we see ads of naked women everywhere, shock photos at every newstand, but men kissing? No way! Gay Pareee not as open to homosexuality as one would think...
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- Emotion 98.6 - Mylo
Hat tip to Anthony who made me discover this amazing DJ (who also happens to be a compatriot!) Yay the French DJ scene. Moby-like atmosphere brought one notch higher... - Sweet and Lovely - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane
This is taken from the newly discovered recording of the famous Carnegie Hall concert the two giants of jazz gave. Coltrane is mesmerizing... - Mushaboom - Feist
Discovery of the week. Canadian folk-jazz-funk singer Feist's funky and seductive voice has put a spell on me. This track is taken off her album 3let it die" - King Without a Crown - Matisyahu
I keep playing this song over and over. Absolutely mind-blowing. Can''t believe it is only now i discover the hasidic-reggae sensation. Fantastic intro. - Soul for Sahib - Koop
A very funky jazz piece jazz sparingly laced with electronics. - Know my name - Nightmares on Wax
Great track off trip-pop gurus' latest album. - S.O.U.L - Burning Spear
I was always surprised that this was a Burning Spear song (still not sure it is). In anycase, if you want one inspired flute solo, listen to this track. - Charles Anjo 45 - Caetano Veloso
If there is one song for me that conveys the essence of Brazil, it's this song. Every time I listen to it, I travel back to Rio. - Siempre me quedará - Bebe
Yasmine made me discover this smooth smokey voice just last week. Very spanish, very sexy. - Symphony n° 5, 2nd mvmt - Shostakovitch
I can't get tired of this symphony, a masterpiece.
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