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‘We get communities dancing’: How Bradford’s brass heritage still brings people together
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‘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
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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
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Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century

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Femi Kuti on Afrobeat, protest and his legendary father: ‘The trumpet felt like an Uzi’
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Femi Kuti on Afrobeat, protest and his legendary father: ‘The trumpet felt like an Uzi’

Inside Public Record, a joyful celebration of the sound of Sunderland: ‘We’re all in it together’
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Inside Public Record, a joyful celebration of the sound of Sunderland: ‘We’re all in it together’

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Electronic music pioneer Mark Pritchard on obsessive fans, fame and the genius of Thom Yorke
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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
Music

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’
Music

Femi Kuti on Afrobeat, protest and his legendary father: ‘The trumpet felt like an Uzi’

Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
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Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times

Classical music

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Odyssey Ensemble soundtracks journeys of asylum seekers and refugees
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Odyssey Ensemble soundtracks journeys of asylum seekers and refugees

Celebrating 100 years of composer Pierre Boulez, a provocative musical thinker
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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’
Letter To My Younger Self

Classical music star André Rieu: ‘My parents couldn’t cope with me being happy. They were jealous’

World’s most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: ‘Music was the only way for me to survive’
Letter To My Younger Self

World’s most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: ‘Music was the only way for me to survive’

Jazz

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Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century
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Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century

Jeff Goldblum: ‘The universe is a wondrous, mysterious place – appreciate it’
Letter To My Younger Self

Jeff Goldblum: ‘The universe is a wondrous, mysterious place – appreciate it’

Saxophonist Alabaster DePlume: ‘I want to make music that the world invents a special insult for’
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Saxophonist Alabaster DePlume: ‘I want to make music that the world invents a special insult for’

‘A vital cog in 20th century music’: Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London
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‘A vital cog in 20th century music’: Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London

The Music That Made Me

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Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Jason Donovan smiling
The Music That Made Me

Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage

Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’
Deniece Pearson Five Star in a bright feather outfit
The Music that made me

Five Star’s Deniece Pearson: ‘I kissed Smokey Robinson’s lips off’

The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’
A black and white picture of The Cure from 1986 with Lol Tolhurst on the right
the music that made me

The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst: ‘I’m making a playlist for my funeral. It’s about five hours’ worth’

David Duchovny: ‘I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon’
David Duchovy in a white t shirt
The Music That Made Me

David Duchovny: ‘I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon’

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