LONDON / MUSIC

Chineke at the Southbank

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This June Chineke has showcased an eclectic programme which featured compositions by Nigerian composer Fela Sowande, British Nigerian composer Cassie Kinoshi along with German composer Max Richter’s new re-composition of The Four Seasons, by Vivaldi.

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Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden

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Britain’s most celebrated classical composer, Benjamin Britten, not only met his hero, in the shape of poetry legend Wystan Auden but worked with him for a period of time at the beginning of his illustrious career.

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Jacky Terrasson at the St Cannat Jazz Festival

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Terrasson makes you want to leap out of your seat and dance, the way he does while he is playing, occasionally jumping on his feet or tirelessly moving up and down the piano stool.

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Death of Icon | Tina Turner

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Perhaps Tina Turner’s greatest achievement was being an inspiration to women around the world in abusive relationships. Through her example, they could see that it was possible to leave an abusive partner and rebuild their lives.

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MUSIC / THEATRE

The Coloured Valentino

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The Coloured Valentino is a story of hopes and dreams, fighting the obstacles of racial injustice and smashing glass ceilings against all the odds.

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ART / CULTURE / MUSIC

SXSW the World’s most unique festival

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By Beverly Andrews Most international festivals seek to carve out a niche in their particular fields, be that film, music, literature or technology.  SXSW though, goes in completely the opposite direction, this […]

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Sarah Téibo, the London philanthropist jazz singer

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Sarah Téibo writes songs that inspire and encourage people to keep pushing in spite of the hurdles of life, which inevitably keep coming.

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Open Mic UK

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The uniqueness of Open Mic UK was evident from the moment I arrived at this year’s final. The first thing I noticed is that the judges were not seated on stage, but rather in the theatre’s dress circle. They were introduced at the start of every final, with finals divided according to ages, but once introduced you never heard from them again.

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