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'We get communities dancing': How Bradford's brass heritage still brings people together

'We get communities dancing': How Bradford's brass heritage still brings people together
In the Big Brass Blowout’s lineup, traditional brass sits alongside afrobeats, reggae and soul
Electronic music pioneer Mark Pritchard on obsessive fans, fame and the genius of Thom Yorke

Electronic music pioneer Mark Pritchard on obsessive fans, fame and the genius of Thom Yorke
Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century

Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century
Femi Kuti on Afrobeat, protest and his legendary father: 'The trumpet felt like an Uzi'
Femi Kuti on Afrobeat, protest and his legendary father: 'The trumpet felt like an Uzi'
Odyssey Ensemble soundtracks journeys of asylum seekers and refugees
Odyssey Ensemble soundtracks journeys of asylum seekers and refugees
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times

Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
Inside Public Record, a joyful celebration of the sound of Sunderland: 'We're all in it together'

Inside Public Record, a joyful celebration of the sound of Sunderland: 'We're all in it together'
Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'

Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'
E's, discos and studying sculpture: How Britain has changed since Pulp last released an album

E's, discos and studying sculpture: How Britain has changed since Pulp last released an album
Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic

Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic
Singer AURORA: 'Soundtracking the end of Adolescence was meant to be'

Singer AURORA: 'Soundtracking the end of Adolescence was meant to be'
Black Country, New Road on 'playing the game' and why you won't see them eating lunch on TikTok

Black Country, New Road on 'playing the game' and why you won't see them eating lunch on TikTok
Saxophonist Alabaster DePlume: 'I want to make music that the world invents a special insult for'

Saxophonist Alabaster DePlume: 'I want to make music that the world invents a special insult for'
'The record is a snapshot': Inside Billy Mahonie’s unlikely comeback and the evolution of post-rock

'The record is a snapshot': Inside Billy Mahonie’s unlikely comeback and the evolution of post-rock
Women of the Windrush review – a carefully crafted operatic tribute of true stories

Women of the Windrush review – a carefully crafted operatic tribute of true stories
Kneecap's DJ Próvaí shares powerful poem to mark St Patrick's Day

Kneecap's DJ Próvaí shares powerful poem to mark St Patrick's Day
This frontman of a Glaswegian sci-fi punk-rock band is turning the rock star memoir on its head

This frontman of a Glaswegian sci-fi punk-rock band is turning the rock star memoir on its head
Celebrating 100 years of composer Pierre Boulez, a provocative musical thinker

Celebrating 100 years of composer Pierre Boulez, a provocative musical thinker
Classical music star André Rieu: 'My parents couldn't cope with me being happy. They were jealous'

Classical music star André Rieu: 'My parents couldn't cope with me being happy. They were jealous'
'A vital cog in 20th century music': Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London

'A vital cog in 20th century music': Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London
The Futureheads star Barry Hyde on mining's 'brutal' heritage: 'I don't think anyone misses the mines'

The Futureheads star Barry Hyde on mining's 'brutal' heritage: 'I don't think anyone misses the mines'
Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy a Mogwai gig

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy a Mogwai gig
Jason Donovan on 'first love' Kylie Minogue: 'It's a very difficult relationship to escape'

Jason Donovan on 'first love' Kylie Minogue: 'It's a very difficult relationship to escape'
Bros star Matt Goss: 'Me and my brother Luke should get on with having a good time together'

Bros star Matt Goss: 'Me and my brother Luke should get on with having a good time together'
World's most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: 'Music was the only way for me to survive'
