Guardian Music — An appeal for songs that came out of a love for written verse brought out the best in our readers, just as the poetry clearly did for these musicians in the first placeIt's a sure sign a songwriter has progressed into the canon when an academic deems... more info

The Telegraph — Jah Wobble and Talvin Singh perform in a sublime collision of eastern and western cultures. Rating: * * * * more info

Guardian Music — Academy, LiverpoolJapanese flower arrangements, candles and giant orchids make the stage look more like an oriental horticultural exhibition than a concert venue. Taiko drums nestle alongside a tiny lady in full traditional costume playing a koto, w... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Eclectic downloads said... Lou Reed - New York (1990) http://www.themoodindicator.com jofel said... Chaos by: - Blood For Blood - Vader - Sepultura http://pulsatta.blogspot.com strahinja said... LHASA DE SELA – LA Llorona (1997) OLIVER – Good... more info

Scotsman.com — JAH WOBBLE & THE NIPPON DUO ENSEMBLE **** 02, GLASGOW more info

NME — Acts set to perform at London's arts festival more info

Guardian Music — Intimidating forms, biometrics, illegal immigration paranoia – Robin Denselow on why new visa rules might take Britain off the world music touring circuitIt was supposed to be a quick trip to relaunch the career of one of the most successful hip-h... more info