10. Paris Metro Fast Facts
5 million passengers a day
303 stations
Miles and miles of empty hallways
11. Paris Metro Musicians
Not 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.
12. 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
13. Paris Metro Muscians
Two types: musicians with permits and musicians who hop
on train to perform
14. Paris Metro Musicians Video
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