Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Ivor Jones
Ivor Jones, chef/patron of Beau Constantia, on boxing, gaming, peanut butter art and the music that still makes him smile…
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The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Ladytron’ by Roxy Music
Roxy Music’s ‘Ladytron’, writes Mark Rosin, draws you in with Brian Eno’s electronic, “alien” space winds intro, feeding the atmosphere for the title.…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘davina mccall’ by Wet Leg
Wet Leg is witty, wicked and made for more than Gen Z house parties, writes Mark Rosin. He recommends starting your listen to them…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Nozipho Tshabalala
Nozipho Tshabalala on boxing with friends, chilli on everything, and the art and books that inspire her…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Girl of the North Country’ by The Waterboys
The Waterboys’ take on Bob Dylan’s ‘Girl of The North Country’ is a spontaneous, bright, folk-with-an-edge cover version that feels like it’s playing live…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Change Partners’ by Flaco Jiménez (featuring Stephen Stills)
Tex-Mex accordion legend Flaco Jiménez and Stephen Stills reimagine ‘Change Partners’ with pedal steel, harmony vocals, and irresistible bounce…
Where did the ‘WakaWaka’ millions go?
Freshlyground push Fifa and Sony for answers on where WakaWaka’s post-2014 millions – meant for African charities – have gone…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Kimberly’ by Patti Smith
Women’s Day weekend calls for a great song by a strong woman, writes Mark Rosin, who this week listened to ‘Kimberly’ by Patti Smith…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Good Lovin’’ by Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin has explored many disciplines, from jazz to classical, over more than four decades, writes Mark Rosin, who this week listened to the…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Christmas in Nevada’ by Willard Grant Conspiracy
Willard Grant Conspiracy set a standard for a new genre of music that came to be called ‘alt-country’, says Mark Rosin, who this week…
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