Francis Bacon is the toast of Paris

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The exhibition of paintings by British artist Francis Bacon (1919-92) at the Pompidou Centre is currently the biggest artistic attraction in Paris. Plus, recreating the 1950s dancehalls for the Singapore Festival; interview with American soprano, Dawn Upshaw, "diva of diversity"; the Spoleto Arts Festival focuses on its black roots; live music from Njava, a family band from Madagascar.