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...
Robert Zimmerman a.k.a. Bob Dylan is a phenomenon. His second album ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ in 1963 pushed him to the top of the charts and he has remained a hugely influential singer/songwriter ever...
What about this for wonderful Scottish talent? We have Laura Macdonald on saxophone, Fergus McCreadie piano and the writer Luca Manning on vocals. Image: Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
The Fergus McCreadie Trio are all talent young men and they are heading upwards on a steep trajectory. This is the opening track of their third album, ‘Forest Floor’. It is called Law Hill.
Jazz continues to impress in the new millennium. These gals and guys are very hot. They raise my spirits, what about yours?
One of the best English composers of this era offer his response to the invasion of Ukraine in a sung prayer. “John Rutter describes the ‘Lady’ statue of the Chapel” by vocalessence is marked...
Thoughts are with all the people of Ukraine following Mr Putin’s decision to invade his neighbours. May music provide fortitude at this time of crisis.
A concert with Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler on guitar, with the Everly brothers singing has got to be worth a listen. These are some of the best ever playing together. Chet was at the top for a long time. Image...
These two men were among the best in their time. Enjoy their skilful interactions and allow yourself to be touched by their enthusiasm. Image from Commons
Uros Peric is a great musician in his own right. When you listen to him you also get a sense of Ray Charles and taste of Nat King Cole and other Aftrican American singer and pianists. Try his style for yourself and I hope it...
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
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