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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… by Mark Rosin August 3, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
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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… by Mark Rosin July 27, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
1 Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa February 27, 2026 The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on…
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4 Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Sahil Harilal February 27, 2026 Charles Greig Jewellery’s marketing manager, Sahil Harilal, on art, fashion,…