Gary Barlow shattered the dreams of X-Factor hopeful Misha Bryan by telling her she won’t win the X-Factor because of wrongful bullying allegations made by his fellow judges. And much has be written suggesting that Misha cannot win the competition because she’s too Black, while others have pointed out that Black contestants have won in the past. But is there a difference between then and now?
In this short film called “Mister Graham,” written and directed by Julius Amedume, a young man comes to terms with his inner demons to troubling consequences. A provocative topic, skilfully handled.
On the surface, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry may appear to be a misfit or completely insane, but nobody remains married, raise a family and continues to record, tour, win a Grammy and remain as musically relevant 40+ years after his career took flight, unless…
Hosted by music management group AAM’s Mark Beaven and Andy Kipnes, and more than 20 top music executives.
“I would be honoured and delighted if you would consider donating anything of your work to our library. Your own book (with autograph or dedication), illustrations, and the like, would be most appreciated by our readership and by me personally.” – Professor Tadeusz Glowinski.
On Valentine’s Day there ain’t nothing more romantic than the element of surprise, the thrill of spontaneity, and a fine selection of class music to set the mood. So, if you find you can’t be with the one you love, here’s our musical remedy from DJ Pelau to help you love the one you’re with.
From the Tony Award winning Broadway musical FELA! – a provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, exploring the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti – the ‘FELA! Original Broadway Cast Recording’ documents the magic of the hit Broadway musical.
Ghanaian reggae star Rocky Dawuni continues to lift his global profile since the release of his critically acclaimed new album Hymns for the Rebel Soul. The album has been nominated for a prestigious NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding World Music Album.”
Concert of soul-infused country-folk singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne and his band, recorded at St Luke’s in East London at the conclusion of a UK tour in 2007. Bolstered by specially assembled string and brass sections, it features familiar favourites like Trouble and Jolene, alongside tracks from the album Till the Sun Turns Black. Also featuring Three More Days and Can I Stay?
A top-notch selection of music you probably missed in 2010 reviewed for your listening pleasure.
