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Congotronics vs Rockers – review

5418 days ago
Guardian MusicBarbican, LondonThe record that spawned this gig involved a cast of 19 musicians hailing from five continents. Released last year, Tradi-Mods vs Rockers pitted groups including Konono No 1 from the Democratic Republic of Congo against post-rock and i... more info

Another view on Dr Dee

5421 days ago
Guardian MusicLeif Jerram finds Damon Albarn's opera about the Elizabethan Renaissance man John Dee visually stunning but very frustratingThis opera, written by Damon Albarn about the all-round Elizabethan Renaissance man John Dee, is very frustrating. I wouldn't ... more info

Dr Dee: An English Opera – review

5422 days ago
Guardian MusicPalace Theatre, ManchesterThose already expressing qualms about next year's Cultural Olympiad should cheer up a little: some strange alchemy has been at work, conjuring up a truly original new opera that will launch the 2012 celebrations. Premiered a... more info

Stewart Lee: If Damon Albarn is serious about the occult, shouldn't we call him Damien?

5422 days ago
Guardian MusicDamon Albarn's recent admission that the supernatural is now part of his life explains an awful lotThe 17th-century witchfinder general, Mary Hopkin, roamed Essex on top of a horse, burning witches and stuffing her bearded face with purloined olden-d... more info

Damon Albarn's 'Doctor Dee' opera proves a hit with critics

5424 days ago
NMEBlur and Gorillaz man due to perform at Manchester International Festival until Sunday (July 10) more info

'Making Harry Potter Has Been a Blur' Says Rupert Grint

5425 days ago
GigwiseGrint wonders where the last ten years have gone... more info

Review: Pulp still just Common People to their fans

5426 days ago
TopixThe main acts in a pop craze always spawn imitations. The "Britpop" movement of the mid-1990s was no exception with a succession of bands, seemingly using either Blur or Oasis as a template. more info

Review: Pulp still just Common People to their fans

5427 days ago
CNN ShowbizThe main acts in a pop craze always spawn imitations. The "Britpop" movement of the mid-1990s was no exception with a succession of bands appearing, seemingly using either Blur and Oasis as a template. But one band that could not be copied was Pulp, ... more info

Damon Albarn: 'Manchester's a wicked festival'

5427 days ago
Guardian MusicThe former Blur frontman is in Oasis's hometown to perform Dr Dee, his opera about a 16th-century alchemist. Watch out for the live ravenAt the end of Damon Albarn's Dr Dee – an "English opera" about the Elizabethan mathematician and alchemist Joh... more info

Manchester international festival: Doctor Dee and more

5429 days ago
Guardian MusicYesterday saw more debuts from the Manchester international festival, including Punchdrunk's Doctor Who show and an opera by Damon AlbarnThe Manchester international festival is hitting its stride now, with a tranche of new work unveiled yesterday. P... more info

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