Guardian Music — The Sacred Sites project sees devotional singers from all over the world perform for free in places of worship throughout Manchester. Here, listen to Candi Staton singing at the Brooks' Bar New Testament Church of God, and Mor Karbasi at the Manchest... more info

BBC 6 Music — The singer performs at the Manchester International Festival more info

Guardian Music — A festival-within-a-festival exploring the music of different faiths sees churches, mosques, synagogues and temples throw open their doors to concert-goersIn the back room of a Manchester church, a woman fishes a stereo and some CDs out of a carrier ... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Cliff Richard has been offered a job as a chef. The Congratulations' hitmaker agreed to step into the kitchen at Gus's Fried Chicken in Memphis, Tennessee during a visit with friends and collaborators David Gest, Freda Payne and Candi Staton and ... more info

Guardian Music — As part of the Guardian's summer of music, we are releasing a history of modern music. Download the dance playlist here• Get the data• Download the indie playlist• Download the hip hop playlist• Download the rock playlist̶... more info

Cross Rhythms — '60s and '70s recordings by Candi Staton re-issued more info

Guardian Music — 'I'm thinking of getting a Lifestyle Lift. They lift your chin, your eyes, and it takes only an hour'Years ago, when I got into show business, the singer Lou Rawls told me: "Each time you walk out of the house, you're on stage." I've taken care of my... more info

Guardian Music — The evergreen soul and gospel singer reflects on her unique career, and how she became an accidental rave divaWhat are your memories of the disco era?The fondest memory I have is hanging out at Studio 54 with friends, coming home at 4am, sleeping all... more info

Guardian Music — Recorded for a laugh in a Chicago club, this Knuckles track still packs a punch after influencing a quarter-century of popTrying to nail the exact appeal of any one particular song is a bit like taking a hammer to a frog. Sure, you'll splay out its i... more info

Guardian Music — Cerys Matthews recommends the best band haunts in Nashville, and our other industry experts reveal their favourite musical places, from juke joints near Memphis to tango clubs in Buenos AiresCountryCerys Matthews, singer of Catatonia and BBC 6 Music ... more info