Louis Armstrong

Listen back to Joey Ramone’s beautiful cover of ‘What A Wonderful World’

“I see them bloom…”

Sep 17, 2022

Listen to Ella Fitzgerald cover 'Sunshine Of Your Love'

Six easy masterpieces: The ultimate beginner’s guide to Jazz

Suck it and see.

Aug 29, 2022

The five bands Bob Dylan wishes he’d been in

A man can dream.

Jun 3, 2022

Listen to the enchanting isolated vocals of Ella Fitzgerald on ‘Summertime

Exceptional.

Apr 25, 2022

The 8 songs Nicole Kidman couldn’t live without

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Feb 22, 2022

The life and times of Bessie Smith: Music’s first diva

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Feb 6, 2022

T.S. ELIOT (1888-1965) Anglo-American writer and poet about 1943 drawing a diagram

1922: Five defining moments from the year that modernism was born

The year the modern world began.

Feb 2, 2022

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong and his complex relationship with race

Multi-faceted.

Feb 1, 2022

When Shane MacGowan joined Nick Cave live on stage for ‘What a Wonderful World’

A crock of gold.

Jan 20, 2022

Exploring Frank Sinatra's favourite drinking spots

Exploring Frank Sinatra’s favourite drinking spots

A tantalising tour.

Dec 12, 2021

Congo Square: The sacred spot where modern music was born in the heart of New Orleans

Congo Square: The sacred spot where modern music was born in the heart of New Orleans

The story of modern music.

Nov 19, 2021

Exploring the rich musical history of Harlem

Thank you, Harlem.

Nov 10, 2021