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Pepsi Co. and Shanghai TV have invited "underground" bands from across China to compete in an American Idol-style TV show. It's China's "Battle of the Bands," and the finals are fast approaching. The winners will get some cash, some new equipment, and a recording contract with Pepsi Co.'s music label. The World's Mary Kay Magistad checks out some of the finalists in Shanghai.
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