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Written by a former slave around 1865, the song sparked controversy after being adopted by rugby fans
Kyiv-born singer LAUD on touring during the war and British band The Tiger Lillies on being one of the first to return
Lyrics explore loss and confusion and guitar textures add musical depth in the band’s latest record
The Leicestershire-raised singer delivers uncluttered R&B with adroit singing
Minimalist masterpieces complement two hypnotic new commissions in this beguiling collection
As show business suffers a ‘summer of hell’, the strong demand for live concerts points to revenue opportunities
The Cuban pianist’s latest release balances freedom and form while honouring key US jazz influences
New tools can create compositions, clone voices and recommend songs to listeners — but can it match the human interaction with fans?
The bassist was joined by singer Rhiannon Giddens and pianist Francesco Turrisi in a powerful performance
Sibelius and Britten were among the season-opening composers. Plus: pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is the real deal
Singers have been discovering new depths in the track since it was a hit in 1972
‘Je t’aime… moi non plus’ singer was known for her partnership with Serge Gainsbourg
The 63-year-old’s new opera, ‘Itch’, tackles a teenager who has to save the world
Born a year apart and just miles from each other, two books chart the singers’ contrasting careers of decibels, debauchery, depression — and death
The London rapper inhabits various roles on his third album, from badman to Casanova
Songs about looking back are given a new poignancy as the singer continues to re-record her back catalogue
The singer champions the music and language of the Vorumaa region on her seventh record
The WDR Sinfonieorchester performs two substantial works from a composer who only won recognition late in his career
Song fund has a steep and persistent valuation discount
Plus: recitals from soprano Asmik Grigorian and saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin
Pop music assets pioneer is trading at less than half the $2.2bn valuation it ascribes to its portfolio
Taylor Swift; breaking indices; Orkxit; reclaiming CRE and monkey masturbation
This remarkable band’s London show ranged from Jelly Roll Morton to modernism, while Marsalis held the audience in his palm
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