Tag: Arts Council England
Classic Album Sundays presents Skin on Etta James & Nina Simone:...
Skin discusses highlights from the forthcoming compilation series The Montreux Years, which brings together breath-taking performances by the world’s greatest artists recorded at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, including Nina Simone and Etta James.
Carroll Thompson on ‘Hopelessly In Love’ and Lovers Rock
Carroll Thompson took the British music scene by storm in 1980 with her classic single ‘Simply In Love’ and her breathtaking follow up ‘Hopelessly In Love’. The album of the same name ensured her enduring legacy.
Grace Jones ‘Slave to the Rhythm’
Like a musical mirage, the version of Grace Jones which appears before us will always be dazzling, inspiring, and ever so slightly out of reach.
Jarvis Cocker on Pulp ‘Different Class’
Jarvis Cocker discusses John Peel’s influence, Pulp’s Peel sessions and their classic album 'Different Class'.
Nubya Garcia on Wayne Shorter ‘The Soothsayer’
Mercury Prize nominee Nubya Garcia joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy for a deep dive into a jazz masterpiece, Wayne Shorter's iconic 'The Soothsayer'.
Kae Tempest on Roots Manuva ‘Brand New Second Hand’
Kae Tempest discusses the impact of Roots Manuva and how lyrics changed the way she viewed music and her creative approach.
Nightmares on Wax on ‘Smokers Delight’
George Evelyn joins Colleen to celebrate 25 years of 'Smokers Delight' discussing his musical roots and the evolution of Nightmares on Wax.
Joe Boyd on Fairport Convention ‘Liege & Lief’
Legendary record producer Joe Boyd has worked with Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Fairpoint Convention, Sandy Denny and The Incredible String Band. Here, he joins Colleen to discuss Fairport Convention's ‘Liege & Lief’.
Emma-Jean Thackray on The Beach Boys ‘Pet Sounds’
Emma-Jean Thackray discusses the perfect way to listen to a perfect album as part of our 'My Classic Album' series.
