Music
Kool & the Gang's Robert Bell on music, politics and the secret to a happy marriage
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Kool & the Gang's Robert Bell on music, politics and the secret to a happy marriage
Composer Cassie Kinoshi: 'Understanding one's own mental health is of utmost importance to me'
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Composer Cassie Kinoshi: 'Understanding one's own mental health is of utmost importance to me'
Freaks Out! by Luke Haines review – a righteous celebration of gloriously weird rock 'n' rollers
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Freaks Out! by Luke Haines review – a righteous celebration of gloriously weird rock 'n' rollers
The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature
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The Life and Times of Little Richard review – eye-popping anecdotes of a pornographic nature
How iconic arts venue graced by Elton John and Amy Winehouse is helping homeless people
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How iconic arts venue graced by Elton John and Amy Winehouse is helping homeless people
Paloma Faith: 'How many left-wing people like me get to be a national treasure? None'
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Paloma Faith: 'How many left-wing people like me get to be a national treasure? None'
Photographer Dennis Morris on capturing legend Bob Marley – and how the reggae icon changed his life
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Photographer Dennis Morris on capturing legend Bob Marley – and how the reggae icon changed his life
LeAnn Rimes on powerful women, making mistakes and giving voice to her late gay uncle
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LeAnn Rimes on powerful women, making mistakes and giving voice to her late gay uncle
Reading Robert Smith's diary made me fall in love with The Cure
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Reading Robert Smith's diary made me fall in love with The Cure
Rick Astley: 'Too much power in the hands of very rich individuals doesn't feel right'
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Rick Astley: 'Too much power in the hands of very rich individuals doesn't feel right'
I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life
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I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life
Time's Echo by Jeremy Eichler named book of the year 2023 by Big Issue
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Time's Echo by Jeremy Eichler named book of the year 2023 by Big Issue
Aled Jones: 'My parents gave up so much to let me follow my dreams'
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Aled Jones: 'My parents gave up so much to let me follow my dreams'
Barbie, boygenius and King's Coronation: These are the best cultural moments of 2023
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Barbie, boygenius and King's Coronation: These are the best cultural moments of 2023
Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions
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Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions
The Wizard of Booze: How a pantomime is helping people overcoming addiction this Christmas
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The Wizard of Booze: How a pantomime is helping people overcoming addiction this Christmas
Hits, flops and Kylie Minogue: How NOW That's What I Call Music! endured for 40 long years
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Hits, flops and Kylie Minogue: How NOW That's What I Call Music! endured for 40 long years
Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: 'All I can do is be honest'
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Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: 'All I can do is be honest'
Charlatans star Tim Burgess raises thousands serving coffee to help homeless people
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Charlatans star Tim Burgess raises thousands serving coffee to help homeless people
Merry Xmas Everybody at 50: How a mother-in-law and John Lennon inspired Slade's festive cracker
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