Paul Kelly’s tribute to the Bard
Australia’s very own bard Paul Kelly is about to release an album inspired by William Shakespeare, titled Seven Sonnets & a Song.
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‘Blind Boy’ brings true blues
Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton grew up on a diet of blues and jazz, from artists such as Fats Waller and Bessie Smith.
The sound of one hand drumming
An unlucky break has seen our music editor down but definitely not out for the count.
Oldies but goodies
Octogenarians Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson have delivered late-career highlights.
It’s Lionel we’re looking for
In the 80s his star status was tinged with scorn for his sappy songs. Now Lionel Richie is riding a new wave of fandom.
The Wright moment
Singer-songwriter Katie Noonan reveals how she was drawn into her poetic project with the Brodsky Quartet.
Shaping City and Colour
Dallas Green and his band City and Colour make their debut tomorrow night at Bluesfest in Byron Bay.
Beach Boy honours idols
Brian Wilson is keen to repay a debt of gratitude.
Streaming tops revenue charts
Streaming has become for the first time the top money-maker for US music, as CD sales and downloads fall.
Prince’s purple prose
He has sold 100 million albums and created the soundtrack to countless lives. Now he’s writing his own story.
Sound of one hand playing
The first of the purely instrumental symphonies, the Fifth was written during a time of great change in Mahler’s life.
Carter seizes fate by the throat
Rarely has the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra been led by a conductor of such strong personality as Nicholas Carter.
Drones know their code
The new album from Australian rock act the Drones takes a considerable sonic leap from its predecessors.
Unusual country for Nashville star
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell doesn’t fit the typical mould.
Frank Sinatra Jr dies on tour
Legendary singer Frank Sinatra’s only son has died during a singing tour showcasing his father’s songs.
Voice for the ages
A double bill of contrasting choral masterworks will form Richard Gill’s first program as music director.
Master composer and provocateur
On his trips to Australia, Peter Maxwell Davies developed ties with local composers and drew on indigenous music.
Ideal interpreter of Messiaen
French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard was a friend of Messiaen so his performances of his music are stamped with a rare brand of authenticity.
Sony buys out Jacko for $750m
Sony will pay late singer’s estate for his share in venture owning rights to songs by some of music’s biggest names.
Famed for keyboard pyrotechnics
Playing with his bands the Nice and ELP, he was called the rock keyboard equivalent of Jimi Hendrix.
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