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In a disused Paris railway depot Christophe Cassel hosts two legendary British bands that are still going strong: The Stranglers and The Jesus and Mary Chain. They are joined by Keren Ann accompanied by her string quartet and the Australian whistler, Molly Lewis.

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<p>In a disused Paris railway depot Christophe Cassel hosts two legendary British bands that are still going strong: The Stranglers and The Jesus and Mary Chain. They are joined by Keren Ann accompanied by her string quartet and the Australian whistler, Molly Lewis.</p>

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