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Susan Carol won a Grammy. A year later, she was homeless. But she’s ‘not giving up’
Susan Carol

Susan Carol won a Grammy. A year later, she was homeless. But she’s ‘not giving up’

In 2024, Susan Carol clinched one of music’s most prestigious awards. A year later, she was living in her car
Revisiting Brion Gysin and his mind-altering Dreamachine
Music

Revisiting Brion Gysin and his mind-altering Dreamachine

Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Letter to my Younger Self

Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’

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Why Sam Fender deserves credit for having the guts to sing about his gut
Music

Why Sam Fender deserves credit for having the guts to sing about his gut

10 years on, David Bowie shows us how to move forward – even when confronting the end
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10 years on, David Bowie shows us how to move forward – even when confronting the end

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Revisiting Brion Gysin and his mind-altering Dreamachine
Music

Revisiting Brion Gysin and his mind-altering Dreamachine

Susan Carol won a Grammy. A year later, she was homeless. But she’s ‘not giving up’
Susan Carol

Susan Carol won a Grammy. A year later, she was homeless. But she’s ‘not giving up’

Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Letter to my Younger Self

Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’

Happy Mondays star Bez: ‘AI is like War of the Worlds unfolding in front of your eyes’
My Big Year

Happy Mondays star Bez: ‘AI is like War of the Worlds unfolding in front of your eyes’

Classical music

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A damning review of Arts Council England could mean long-awaited change for music
Classical

A damning review of Arts Council England could mean long-awaited change for music

After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
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After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home

Dead Man Walking review – superbly dark opera, but light is around the corner
Opera

Dead Man Walking review – superbly dark opera, but light is around the corner

Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’
Letter To My Younger Self

Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’

Jazz

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My father-in-law Peter Pallai left me with a cast-iron template for growing older with style
Sam Delaney

My father-in-law Peter Pallai left me with a cast-iron template for growing older with style

Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’
Music

Monster of Jazz Festival founder Wojtek Mazolewski: ‘Jazz is freedom. That’s how I see and feel it’

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy
Jazz

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday is a chance to reinstate his legacy

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

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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