Looking back on 60 years of Beatlemania
Finally, we look at a gender-bending production of "Romeo and Juliet" where the cast is rearranged each night, and at an exhibition bringing together Impressionist rivals Edouard Manet and Edgar Degas.
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Morocco: Women's voices
We start with Moroccan rapper Khtek aka Houda Abouz. In a rap scene dominated by men, she sings about gender equality and LGBT rights – her plan is to do a PhD in gender studies. Mental illness is also a big topic for her. She began writing in 2016 but rose to fame in 2020 when she collaborated with three Moroccan rap stars: ElGrandeToto, Don Bigg and Draganov. That video has been viewed 34 million times on YouTube.
French-Caribbean singer Adi Oasis gets political and personal on new album
We also look at new releases from Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter Pink; Gina Birch, a founding member of the legendary British experimental post-punk band The Raincoats; as well as America's all-time great underground rock power trio Screaming Females.
Ezra Collective: London quintet brings jazz to a new generation and party on stage
The quintet recently released their second album “Where I’m meant to be”. Brotherly duo Femi and TJ Koleoso tell FRANCE24’s Florence Villeminot what inspired the album and how they're on a mission to bring the world of jazz to a younger generation and show that it isn’t dusty or elitist but fun.
Music show: Alias releases 'Jozef', first concept album full of psychedelic rock
We also take a look at new music by Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and the tremendous collaboration between Mali's Vieux Farka Touré and Houston Texas's Khruangbin.
Film show: New documentary on life of Leonard Cohen premieres at Deauville
Also on the show: rising Hollywood star Lucy Boynton, who played Freddie Mercury's partner in "Bohemian Rhapsody", tells FRANCE 24 why the Deauville festival holds a special place in her heart.
Fado Bicha: The Portuguese duo bringing fado music out of the closet
We also visit Lisbon’s famous fado houses in the Alfama neighbourhood, one of the many draws for the city’s annual 4.5 million visitors.
James BKS: Manu Dibango’s son releases debut album reflecting mixed cultural background
He tells France 24’s Florence Villeminot about how that encounter helped him rediscover his Cameroonian roots, and how his music reflects his rich cultural background between France, the US and Cameroon. We also look at some exciting summer releases from Beyoncé, Jack White and Muse.