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CDs of the week

03.07.09
Florence Welch oozes a mischievous, sexy and unhinged quality in her band's new album, while the Benny Andersson Band, The Duckworth Lewis Method, Acoustic Ladyland and Tinariwen release CDs.... more

Tunng kick up desert storm in Camden

27.03.09
At first glance, the union of whimsical English avant-folkers Tunng seemed as awkward as a marriage involving Michael Jackson.... more

Off the record

10.10.08
African music is about to be very big in London — and it’s all thanks to Damon Albarn, says David Smyth.... more

Spot the musical difference at Proms

30.07.08
The World Music Celebration, a highlight of the Proms season, is a timely piece of programming from new Proms director Roger Wright.... more

CDs of the week

27.06.08
The Subways harmonise well but nothing stands out as the song to take them to the next level and Dirty Pretty Things need a bigger budget. ... more

Summer Festivals Calendar

24.06.08
Whether you're after stadium-sized rock, all-night DJs or arty boutique bashes, use our handy calendar to plan your summer good times. ... more

CDs of the week

25.04.08
Madonna is the most fearless she's been in years, perseverance will be rewarded for the latest Portishead album and it’s a wild ride with Courtney Pine.... more

CDs of the week

05.10.07
The truly indestructible Sugababes return for their fifth album and London songsmith Jack Peñate aims to vindicate all that gushing praise.... more

CDs of the week

03.08.07
This week's CD releases include The Coral, Molly Johnson and cockney-voiced artist Kate Nash, Lilly Allen's hottest competitor.... more

Global rockers make magic in the mud

30.07.07
Creator Peter Gabriel performed a dazzling set of his biggest hits at the 25th anniversary of the Womad Festival.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

20.07.07
Keane play the 02 arena, Groove Armada's annual Love Weekender takes place and the Somerset Series hosts its last two nights this weekend.... more

Oud's your daddy?

25.05.07
Music Matbakh is a new collective comprising a dozen young musicians from all over the Middle East. And it sounds fantastic, says Arwa Haider.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

04.05.07
David Smyth discusses the new series of Later ... with Jools Holland, a family reunion, rock star Iggy Pop's possible appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show and the latest on the internet. ... more

Rebel sound of the desert blues

26.03.07
With twanging guitars, handclaps, and basslines as agile as a beetle in the sand, Tinariwen's music suggests the limitless space of the desert.... more

Critic's choice: weekend gigs

23.03.07
Country music superstar Dolly Parton, reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry, indie rockers Maximo Park and Touareg nomads Tinariwen all play the capital this weekend.... more

CDs of the week

02.02.07
We take a look at the biggest CDs released this week including the debut album from chart-topping Mika, and the latest offerings from Bloc Party and Lady Sovereign.... more

Who'll be the stars of the arts in 2007?

02.01.07
Our critics introduce the names to watch out for over the next 12 months - the ones you won’t have heard of before, the ones that you’ll suddenly see everywhere – and the one the critics will love best in 2007.... more

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