Tems Condemns Systemic Sexism in African Music
Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.
Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.
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Drum & bass icons Rudimental announce a new album featuring never-before-heard collaborations with two of the UK's biggest BRIT Award-winning artists, discovered on forgotten tapes from their seminal 'Home' era.
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Elizabeth Alker's revelatory book, 'Everything We Do Is Music', uncovers the astonishing classical roots of pop icons from The Beatles to Taylor Swift, revealing a secret musical lineage that shaped a century of sound.
Tributes pour in for Kevin Mott, the beloved Renton record shop owner whose eclectic taste and encyclopedic knowledge made him a cult figure in the UK music scene.
In a landmark move for community cohesion, London's United and African Caribbean groups form a pioneering partnership to champion shared cultural heritage and social causes.
The African Union launches a bold initiative to replace the Mercator projection with the 'Equal Earth' map, aiming to accurately represent the continent's true scale and reshape global perceptions in a monumental geopolitical move.
X Factor champion Leona Lewis opens up about her powerful comeback to music, embracing motherhood, and her exciting new single 'Forgiveness' in an exclusive interview.
Music legend Sir Paul McCartney defies age by announcing a brand new album and a monumental nationwide tour, promising an unforgettable experience for fans across the UK.
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A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.
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Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.
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90s pop sensation Jennifer Paige reveals the incredible story behind her global hit 'Crush', its surprise TikTok revival, and her exciting new music plans in an exclusive interview.
Nicole Scherzinger sends fans into a frenzy after being spotted wearing a Pussycat Dolls necklace, sparking rumours of a full-scale reunion for the iconic noughties girl group.
Little Mix sensation Leigh-Anne Pinnock commanded the stage at Leeds Festival 2024, delivering a powerhouse performance in a chic khaki co-ord set. The pop star's fashion-forward ensemble and dynamic show solidified her status as a formidable solo artist.
Leeds-based post-punk outfit Fakeminks return with the frantic, sugar-crash anthem 'Sugar High', a highlight from The Guardian's best new tracks this week. Discover the raw energy and lyrical tension defining their sound.
Doja Cat sets the internet ablaze with her provocative new music video for 'MASC', a track produced by Jack Antonoff, famed for his work with Taylor Swift. The star delivers a bold, high-fashion visual spectacle.
Donald Trump vows to overhaul the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History if re-elected, targeting its 'radical left' portrayal of slavery's brutal legacy, in a move decried as historical censorship.
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