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A.R. Rahman and Shakira perk music charts in the week ahead

LET'S ROCK Check out Shakira's `Hips Don't Lie'

41-Hot and Happening

Various/Sony&BMG

One of the songs that is riding airwaves today featuring Wyclef Jean is Shakira's Hips Don't Lie. And following it up with a desi counter is Sandeep Chowta's Mallika I Hate You from his latest album.

This cover features a blend of western and Indi pop and music that ranges from hip-hop, pop, blues and rock - A.R.Rahman, Joss Stone, INXS and Destiny's Child.

Greatest Hits

Grand Funk Railroad/EMI

In 1968, Don Brewer (drums/vocals), Mark Farner (guitar), and Mel Schacher (bass) first performed as Grand Funk Railroad in their hometown of Flint, Michigan.

Their blend of rock and boogie made them a rage with music buffs. The album features 14 digitally re mastered tracks, We're an American band and their 1974 release of Shinin' On, plus more radio staples.

Scorpions #1

Scorpions/EMI

On June 7 Scorpions will be playing with Fury in The Slaughterhouse, Heinz Rudolf Kunze and Mousse T. featuring Emma Lanford at the Waterloo Place in Hannover Germany.

This show will be for the opening of the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2006. But before this, make way for this definitive Scorpions collections.

The double CD collection spanning their entire career, features tracks from some of their best albums earlier.

SYEDA FARIDA

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