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Newsletter Issue 422
Apr 1, 2009
Fridae Newsletter

Win a pair of S$100 tickets to see Guy Manoukian Live at the Esplanade (Singapore) on April 14
Winner of best dance album awards at the Arab Music Awards and the Armenian Music Awards among others, Guy Manoukian is the first artist from the Middle East to be endorsed by Yamaha and has performed around the world from Sydney to Beirut. Having worked with international superstars like Wyclef Jean, 50 Cent, Raul Di Blasio and French rapper Diams, Guy is currently producing a song for Shakira. His latest album, which he has been working on for the past 2 years will be released this May worldwide by EMI music.

Come 14 April 2009, hear the world-renowned musician performs his own compositions and fresh contemporary interpretations of Arabic-Armenian-Lebanese songs for the first time at Esplanade Concert Hall.

Stand a chance to win a pair of S$100 tickets to Guy Manoukian Live at the Esplanade! Simply answer the following question: 'Where is Guy Manoukian from?' Email your answer to promo@fridae.com by April 9.

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Win a pair of S$100 tickets to see Guy Manoukian Live at the Esplanade (Singapore) on April 14
Simply answer the following question to win 'Where is Guy Manoukian from?' Email your answer to promo@fridae.com"
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