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China's latest export -- rock 'n' roll -- hits the U.S.
By Jo Ling Kent, CNN November 13, 2009

Beijing, China (CNN) -- Two of China's hottest up-and-coming rock bands -- Carsick Cars and P.K. 14 -- are taking their first steps on a whirlwind American music tour to showcase the Asian giant's latest export: rock 'n' roll.

The bands, along with a gaggle of other musical outfits, will hit nine cities -- from New York to Chapel Hill, North Carolina -- as they embark on their first official tour of the United States.

CARSICK CARS! To continue the car theme.

For full article, see http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/11/12/china.rock/

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