Celine Dion begins Paris concert series, Jay-Z marks 30-year career
In Paris, France, Celine Dion is beginning a series of 16 completely sold-out concerts at the La Défense Arena. American rapper Jay-Z is marking the 30th anniversary of his career with a performance at the Stade de France.
Concerts in Paris
The planned music events were reported by France 24 in an edition of the arts24 programme. Jennifer Ben Brahim presented an overview of the week's most anticipated concerts in Paris.
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The programme also featured pianist Sofiane Pamart, who is set to become the first classical music performer to play at the Stade de France. He released a new album, “Movies”, and spoke with France 24 after a concert at the opening ceremony of the American Film Festival in Deauville.
New albums
The edition also featured music by Australian brother-and-sister duo Angus and Julia Stone, who returned with the album “Karaoke Bar”. British band Bloc Party is marking 25 years of its career with the new album “Anatomy of a New Romance”.
