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How the French stole a march on British music

08.07.09
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Manu Chao is reggae rocker

17.12.08
Changing the world is a big ask in these cynical times. Top marks, then, to Manu Chao for keeping the flame burning.... more

The next big thing: Calexico

04.09.08
An American duo - singer and guitarist Joey Burns plus drummer John Convertino - who have spent the past 12 years seeking most of their musical inspiration down Mexico way.... more

CDs of the week

04.07.08
Beck's new record is worth staying up all night for, Black Kids' time may come and Mike Walker releases a Mancunian masterpiece.... more

Off the record

27.06.08
Björk talks tours and summer festivals and David Smyth tells you everything you need to know about this year's Glastonbury. ... 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

Weekend gig guide

18.06.08
The Flaming Lips and Goldfrapp play Lovebox in Victoria Park, Duffy is to put on a show at Somerset House and Chuck Berry comes to town.... more

Juanes is Colombia's pop prince

03.06.08
The vocal power of the hyperappreciative sold-out crowd at Juanes's Apollo concert almost matched the decibel-heavy PA.... more

Get out there – 20 ways to enjoy the summer

30.05.08
This is a golden, sunburned age of outdoor entertainment in London. Get out there. Buy a ticket. Crack open a bottle of something cold. Enjoy.... more

James Blunt and Shakin' Stevens head Glastonbury's strangest (and most middle-aged) line-up yet

28.04.08
Glastonbury's strangest line-up yet has been released early after it was leaked online by the NME. As well as the more traditional rock acts, festival organisers have stunned fans with the surprising inclusion of Shakin' Stevens and James Blunt on the bill... more

Love, life and agit-prop

03.10.07
Manu Chao might be a pocket-sized performer, but his show at the Brixton Academy proves the artist really knows how to fill a space.... more

CDs of the week

21.09.07
This week's new CDs include offerings from PJ Harvey, Ian Brown, Joni Mitchell, world music from Manu Chao and jazz from Paul Booth.... more

Off the record

03.08.07
David Smyth discusses free music downloads, the online arrival of Led Zeppelin and the future of the Chemical Brothers.... more

Marr's Modest moment

25.05.07
Sir Elton John and Hillary Clinton, Johnny Marr's reinvigoration, and a new pop release from Moloko's Roisin Murphy are on David Smyth's agenda.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

30.03.07
David Smyth discusses unorthodox British rapper Stig of the Dump, line-ups for the upcoming festival season and the latest internet music releases.... more

Nigeria's Afrobeat heavyweight at his finest

16.02.07
The third annual African Soul Rebels tour comes laden with spirit, ideas and a healthy dose of dissent. The colourful, frenetic spectacle bordered on a rally, says Jane Cornwell.... more

The cultural highlights of 2006

29.12.06
From the triumph of Frost/Nixon to pop divas demanding equal opportunities, and a West End song and dance, our critics reflect on 2006.... more

African roots and rock

12.12.06
It's been a good year for African music and the outstanding line-up at the Roundhouse, featuring Amadou and Mariam, K'Naan and Ba Cissoko, summed the year up. ... more

Robbie's gone hip-hop happy

05.09.06
A sneak preview of Robbie Williams' new album reveals that the king of pop has a new direction - and it works, says David Smyth.... more

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