A new take on an old Spiritual

  This is a great song with a long history It is designed to guide slaves to escape recapture from plantations in the brutal period of slavery in the USA. This excellent group are based in London, U.K.

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Ella and Frank

What can go wrong, when these two wonderful singers deliver a racous version of the Lady is a Tramp. Frank and many in the Jazz world reckoned that Ella was the top of the tree for vocalists. Enjoy…    

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A Christmas Tune

The Norwegian, Tine Thing Helseth is a marvellous trumpet player, here assisted by the harp of Birgitte Volan Håvik and the violin of Elise Båtnes. Winter is never bleak with music like this…  

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Caledonia for St Andrew’s Day

We have a strong and vibrant music scene in Scotland with lots of young talent coming through. Here is a an older piece, now considered a classic, by the hugely talented Dougie MacLean. St Andrew’s Day is the 30th of...

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So strong inside

 A great interpretation rom a London choir of a wonderful song by Labbi Siffre. Released as a powerful tribute to songs that have marked monumental moments in black history, music and culture; singer/songwriter, Junior Garr and...

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German Jazz

This is the wonderful Dave Brubeck piece but all the WDR Funkhausorchester really seem to be up for it. Always good to see people enjoying their music making.   This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

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