Nigel Kennedy talks to Louise Jury about his Prom tomorrow, following in Dylan's footsteps and what he remembers about taking drugs with Louise Mensch... more
Songs in A Minor was a sumptuous collection that didn't require x-rated, Rihanna-style antics to help it sell. At a one-off show to mark the anniversary reissue, Alicia Keys was still eschewing raunchy styling... more
Traditionally an acid test has been used to distinguish gold from lesser metals, which makes the title of Anya Reiss's second play peculiarly apt (and deliberately so, I suspect)... more
There are, undeniably, times when the need arises for a good old-fashioned soul album. Therefore, it is hats off to the appearance of Sharon Jones.... more
A British singer with the spontaneity of an old-school rhythm 'n' blues belter. At 22, Bryn is poised to join the homegrown, retro-soul ranks of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson.... more
A grey-bearded Root Jackson, Carol Grimes, Madeline Bell and Linda Lewis were all among the veteran stars performing at the Soul Britannia festival.
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Amp Fiddler's variety and smooth production are let down by his songwriting skills but his album still may be worth a look. Plus reviews of CDs from Kasabian and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.... more
David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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