French singer Michel Sardou was awarded the “freedom of Connemara” at a ceremony at the Irish embassy in Paris recently. The award […]
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Syria: One voice less
I’ve often deplored the death of the protest song. So it was stunning to see how big a role music and chanting […]
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Songwriting: know the business
The 2011 broadcast of the BBC’s “Secrets of the Pop Song” featuring Guy Chambers has brought attention back to Ray Heffernan. At […]
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Secrets of the Pop Song on BBC
Unfortunately, I only came across this programme after the first 15 minutes. But it must be said: “Secrets of the Pop Song” […]
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Paul Simon’s lyrics used as paintings
I have to say that I love this idea. An artist in Saginaw, Michigan, has been decorating the town with lines from […]
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Classic Dylan handwritten lyrics for auction
Collectors will surely swoop on the upcoming auction of Bob Dylan‘s handwritten lyrics for “The Times They Are a-Changing” that will take […]