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An American guitar on an album from Mali

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Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traore is known for her use of traditional West African music. But on her new album, she uses an all-American electric guitar.

The Fiscal Cliff, in Song

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Tim Page’s Do Not PlayList

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Paul McCartney Plays Free Concert in Mexico City

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Remembering George Harrison and the Beatles with Louise Harrison

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We’d like to introduce to you the DIY Beatles

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Starting today, legions of gamers around the country will be able to sing ? and play ? their own version of Beatles songs, thanks to a special edition of the game Rock Band. We talk with Jeff Howe, contributing editor for Wired magazine.

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Playing with John, Paul, George and Ringo

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Huge sales are expected for The Beatles: Rock Band and, as a result, The Beatles’ entire musical catalogue. Joining The Takeaway is New York Times Magazine writer Daniel Radosh and two Rock Band enthusiasts: Brad Malow and Rob Bricken.

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Geo quiz

The answer to today’s geo quiz is Israel. The country will soon celebrate its 60th anniversary. Officials there have invited remaining Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to mark the occasion. The invitation comes 43 years after Israel refused to let the Beatles perform in the country. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Israeli journalist — and Beatles fan — Rachel Michaeli.

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