Do you have an interest in music? A monthly blog will invite readers to learn something fresh concerning the story – breadth and depth of the world of music. The aim is to be fun, stimulating and informative. Why not try a...
Joni Mitchell is an extraordinary artist – painter, singer and songwriter. A Canadian, she has made a huge contribution to society with her abilities and honesty from the 1960s on. Here is one of her best songs interpreted...
What a contest and not a reindeer in sight. These guys had been introduced before this! “Long rows of banjos” by Joel Abroad is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Paul Simon plus an African American preacher Rev J M Gates speaking in 1941 present a most imaginative take on preparing for Christmas in any year. Image “Christmas Tree” by cogito ergo imago is licensed...
This is uplifting in all sorts of ways. Enjoy
An unusual extra voice for this classic, but Andy, Paul and Art can sing in superb harmony. Enjoy… “Andy Williams Album Cover” by McCoyCreations is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Mr Erroll Garner was a superb player and much admired in his lifetime. The footage is old but you still get a glimpse of his ability. We can still get a kick out of his effortless skills. Image CC BY 2.0
This young man is one of the best in his field. Listen and enjoy… © Jorge Royan / / CC BY-SA 3.0
To mark Charlie Watt’s huge contribution to popular music. Here he is playing his favourite style ‘Boogie Woogie’ with Jools Holland in a very understated way, of course. Rest in peace...
I recall seeing Genesis ( Peter Gabriel’s previous group) as second on the bill to Lindisfarne. He has done well. This is a particularly powerful rendition of his song ‘Biko’. It concerns the death in custody...
Listen to this tremendously influential African American Gospel group. They had a distinctive style and impacted Paul Simon and many other artists. Image Commons CC BY-NC 2.0
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