Guardian Music — From playing with Sonny Rollins to hanging out backstage wit Beyoncé and Jay-Z, even the biggest stars have moments when they have to pinch themselves to check they're not dreaming. We asked luminaries from the worlds of pop, rock, folk, jazz and cl... more info

Guardian Music — US singer-songwriter whose greatest hit – much recorded by others – was SunnyThe summer of 1966 was full of new songs that seemed to radiate sunshine – among them Manfred Mann's Pretty Flamingo, the Lovin' Spoonful's Summer in the City, the Bea... more info

Guardian Music — The teen sensation is set to publish his first memoir and be the subject of a biopic. Is it really the right time?As if Justin Bieber's supernova status were not already bewildering enough for anyone past the age of majority, the baby-faced Canadian ... more info

ContactMusic — Faithless found performing at this year's Glastonbury festival an emotional experience. The British electrionic trio - who played before of Stevie Wonder on the... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... PAUL McCARTNEY Live At The White House Paul McCartney, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Herbie Hancock and more. (@320) Listen Before You Download NEVER GET OUT OF THE BOAT http://nevergetoutofthe... more info

Guardian Music — Welsh singer set to knock Eminem off top spot with 40th studio album, Praise & Blame, but hints at collaboration with rapperIt's not unusual to be loved by anyone, as Wales' favourite crooner has been reminding us for a good 45 years. It is, on the o... more info

ContactMusic — 'Big Brother' has celebrated its tenth birthday celebrations with a party for housemates.Contestants were woken up yesterday (18.07.10) with a Stevie Wonder rendition... more info

All About Jazz — If you've taken even the slightest interest in popular music over, oh, the last half-century or so, you've doubtless encountered the artistry of Herbie Hancock. Whether it's his suave jazz standards like "Watermelon Man" or his inspired guest stints ... more info

Guardian Music — The comedian and presenter discusses the thinking behind his stage show about pop videos – and reveals his favouritesI was first approached to do BUG: The Evolution of the Music Video after I hosted the final two Antenna nights at the BFI Southbank... more info

Guardian Music — The mini keyboard started life as a child-friendly toy in the 80s and ended up in the hands of everyone from Hot Chip to Stevie WonderWhat is it? A classic range of cheap, child-friendly keyboards launched in the early 1980s, making synthesisers as a... more info