Tag: Arts Council
An Evening with Louie Vega
âLittleâ Louie Vega, as he is sometimes affectionately known, is a leader in global dance music who has painted an award-winning career from a palette mixed with everything from house, salsa and afro-beat, to techno, jazz, hip hop, gospel and soul.
Sharleen Spiteri on Texas ‘Hi’ and Women in Music
Sharleen lifts the lid on her favourite women in music and why they have influenced her work so much.
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 worldâs greatest artists recorded at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, including Nina Simone and Etta James.
Carroll Thompson on âHopelessly In Loveâ and Lovers Rock
Carroll Thompson took the British music scene by storm in 1980 with her classic single âSimply In Loveâ and her breathtaking follow up âHopelessly In Loveâ. The album of the same name ensured her enduring legacy.
Kae Tempest on Roots Manuva âBrand New Second Handâ
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 âSmokers Delightâ
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 âLiege & Liefâ
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 âLiege & Liefâ.
Emma-Jean Thackray on The Beach Boys âPet Soundsâ
Emma-Jean Thackray discusses the perfect way to listen to a perfect album as part of our 'My Classic Album' series.
My Classic Album
Sixteen video streams featuring a diverse range of both established and up & coming artists funded by The Arts Council of England.