Portuguese beats get youths on the streets

17/03/11 12:30 CET

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In Portugal, music is once again inspiring the country’s youth to take to the streets. A satirical group called The Fighting Man has won the Portuguese vote for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song Fighting Is A Joy.

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