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Soundtrack to the Arab revolutions

5474 days ago
Guardian MusicRapper El Général helped spark the uprising in Tunisia, and in Egypt musicians bravely played their part in their nation's transformation with these impassioned and incendiary tracksThe soundtrack to the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt is brilliantl... more info

Maggoty Lamb is overwhelmed by seasonal goodwill for Christmas music mags

5541 days ago
Guardian MusicThe stops have been pulled out for festive editions of Uncut, Mojo and Wire. Elsewhere, Brian Eno is messing with the concept of identityThe coming together of Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill at the signing of the Yalta conference has long been viewe... more info

AWARD: Herbie Hancock's "The Imagine Project" Nominated for Three Grammy Awards

5559 days ago
All About JazzHERBIE HANCOCK'S "THE IMAGINE PROJECT" NOMINATED FOR THREE GRAMMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST POP COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS, BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO AND BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST(S) Critically-acclaimed CD The Imagine Project r... more info

thursday afternoon updates

5581 days ago
Totally FuzzyLevin said... Cseh Tamás - A véletlen szavai (2004) Jacques Loussier Trio - Ravel's Boléro (1999)FLAC Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited (1965)FLAC Groundhogs - Muddy Waters Songbook (2002) Ferenczi György és a Rackajam - Csárdafunk (2005) http:/... more info

Desert discs: how mobile phones are at the root of Saharan music

5591 days ago
Guardian MusicChristopher Kirkley went to Mali to make field recordings, but returned with a mixtape of music taken from Saharan Sim cardsHowever eclectic your music collection, it would still need to go some way to match the sheer range of tracks shared by villag... more info

African music the actual African diaspora likes

5644 days ago
Guardian MusicWhat is Britain's African disapora listening to? Surprise: it's not what we call world music. Jane Cornwell finds out what gets the expats jumpingThe Troxy in east London, and 2,500 pairs of hands are in the air. It's been four years since the R&B du... more info

tuesday afternoon updates

5653 days ago
Totally FuzzyBuns O'Plenty said... Modern Jazz Quartet - Dedicated To Connie (1960) http://bunsoplenty.wordpress.com dr.nick said... Sigh - Imaginary Sonicscape [2001] NOFX - Pump Up The Valuum [2000] http://defeatedsounds.blogspot.com thanks guys! jeffen said.... more info

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Herbie Hancock at the Hollywood Bowl

5655 days ago
All About JazzThe jazz-piano giant turned 70 earlier this year, and to celebrate the occasion, he's playing the Bowl with an expansive group of pals such as neo-soul lady India.Arie, Colombian rocker Juanes and jam-band husband and wife Derek Trucks and Susan Tede... more info

Readers recommend: songs with jokes

5658 days ago
Guardian MusicLast week was all about being caught in the sniper's crosshairs. This time we want songs that feature a set up and a punchlineIt's OK, you can put the gun down now. Unscrew the telescopic sight. Put your garrotte wire back with the cheese. Last week'... more info

Readers recommend songs about assassination: The results

5658 days ago
Guardian MusicAmerica dominates this week's list, but there's room for the rest of the world to mourn the untimely deaths of heroes everywhereWhile staying in an Edinburgh B&B, I got talking to a fellow guest over breakfast. He was an Ivy League-educated executive... more info

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