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October 12, 2008 10:37:32 PM CDT


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  • February 2008
    • Clapton Invited to Pyongyang

      Clapton Invited to Pyongyang

      (Newser) - Kim Jong Il is a diehard Elvis fan, but the Great Leader's son is seriously into Eric Clapton, which could be why North Korea has invited Old Slowhand to play a concert in Pyongyang. Though the New York Philharmonic performed there yesterday, a Clapton appearance  would mark the first time a Western pop music star had been involved in a cultural exchange with the regime that more often treats rock 'n' roll as "pollution." More »

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      North Korea   Kim Jong Il   Pyongyang   rock and roll   New York Philharmonic   Eric Clapton   cultural diplomacy

    • Philharmonic Wows North Korea

      Philharmonic Wows North Korea

      (Newser) - The New York Philharmonic received a huge ovation in Pyongyang tonight after a concert that marked the first thaw in cultural relations between the US and North Korea in 50 years. The performance—which included the countries' national anthems, a Korean folk song, and works by Gershwin, Dvorak, Wagner, and Leonard Bernstein—was broadcast on state media and around the world, reports AFP. More »

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      music   Condoleezza Rice   North Korea   Pyongyang   classical music   Christopher Hill   New York Philharmonic   cultural diplomacy

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