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It was in the smoky bars of Detroit, where the downside of industrialisation burdened the air, that Rodriguez had started to tell stories
Inside Llewyn Davis: A folk soundtrack for 2014
The soundtrack to "Inside Llewyn Davis" is heartfelt without being sentimental, a modern folk journey inspired by Bob Dylan and David Van Ronk.
Coen brothers refine skill with ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
The Coen brothers’ "Inside Llewyn Davis" is more than just a look at an out-of-luck singer, it’s a metaphor for the struggle that defines being human.
Warrick Sony: Surfing the zeitgeist
Warrick Sony’s new album deals with the perpetual state of agitation in South Africa and the world.
Growing pains and cutting their teeth
Genre-defying musicians in South Africa have been doing the rounds for a while, but they have only managed to attract a very particular audience.
Coming out of the woods
Justin Vernon, the bearded, plaid shirt-wearing genius behind 2008’s <em>For Emma, Forever Ago, </em>has finally released his difficult second album.
The new ‘old weird America’
Singer-songwriters Alela Diane and Grey Reverend have reimagined the rich musical heritage of the United States.