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Burning Spear
Music

Reggae has become an international language, synonymous with peace, love and justice

The BBC is one of the last decent things standing. And BBC 6 Music is a jewel in its crown.
Ibibio Sound System. BBC/Sarah Jeynes/Jamie Simmonds
Radio

The BBC is one of the last decent things standing. And BBC 6 Music is a jewel in its crown.

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Phil Ryan

It's time we reclaimed the power of music, in all its forms

Clara Amfo: 'You've really got to back yourself'
Clara Amfo

Clara Amfo: 'You've really got to back yourself'

Tim Key: 'I'm more of a taverns man myself'
Comedy

Tim Key: 'I'm more of a taverns man myself'

Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost
Tobias Forge of the band Ghost
Music

Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost

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Sam Delaney

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Yungblud interviewed Michael Hall about the homophobic attack he suffered, and why he still has hope. Image: The Big Issue
Culture

Homophobic attack couldn't stop Yungbud fan being true to himself

Yungblud meets Fearne Cotton: 'We’re pretty similar, I think'
Fearne Cotton and Yungblud
Yungblud guest edit

Yungblud meets Fearne Cotton: 'We’re pretty similar, I think'

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Bimini Bon Boulash and Yungblud
Yungblud guest edit

When Yungblud met Bimini: Talking gender, punk and politics

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Culture

Jamal Edwards, SBTV founder, music entrepreneur and activist, dies aged 31

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Paul McNamee

Spotify introduced me to a magical song, but how can I subscribe with a clear conscience?

Sam Fender: Culture wars undermine working class support for Labour
Sam Fender on stage at Alexandra Palace, London in November
Culture wars

Sam Fender: Culture wars undermine working class support for Labour

Street Cat Bob, Line of Duty, Jonathan Pie, Gloria Steinem: Our top 13 videos of 2021
Jonathan Pie, Street Cat Bob memorial, Imelda May
Video

Street Cat Bob, Line of Duty, Jonathan Pie, Gloria Steinem: Our top 13 videos of 2021

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Christmas

Meet the musicians bringing songs to the doorsteps of vulnerable people this Christmas

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Books

Finding the real Shane MacGowan meant roving down a different road

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The cover of Tenement Kid by Bobby Gillespie.
Books

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Arinzé Kene says he faced 'huge waves and mountains of fear' prior to portraying Bob Marley. Image: Craig Sugden
Theatre

Get Up, Stand Up! - Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End

SBTV founder Jamal Edwards: 'We have to pay it forward'
Culture

SBTV founder Jamal Edwards: 'We have to pay it forward'

The Connor Brothers: 'It's time to put away the bunting and get a new flag'
Art

The Connor Brothers: 'It's time to put away the bunting and get a new flag'

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