What do you think is going on in this picture?
Children circle around an ultraviolet lamp to get a dose of vitamin D in Murmansk, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, August 1977.
How to ride the Paris Metro
1. Buy a ticket
How to ride the Paris Metro
2. Put your ticket in the turnstile
How to ride the Paris Metro
3. Find the correct track
How to ride the Paris Metro
4. Pass a street musician.
How to ride the Paris Metro
5. Get on the train.
How to ride the Paris metro
6. Know your stop.
Paris Metro Fast Facts
5 million passengers a day
303 stations
Miles and miles of empty hallways
Paris Metro MusiciansNot anyone can perform in the metro
300 permits given a year
2,000 groups audition for the 300 permits
Mr. Naso is an artistic director for the Paris Métro.
Paris Metro Musicians
Musicans judged by Mr. Naso, two Métro employees and two members of the public
Producers and record houses scout the metro
Several groups have become famous. For example: rock musician Ben Harper
Paris Metro Muscians
Two types: musicians with permits and musicians who hop on train to perform
Paris Metro Musicians Video
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