Music is one of the most important things in man’s life. Through music, people are able to express themselves un-apologetically, they are able to touch souls and most importantly communicate. Through music, boundaries have been able to be broken and people from different backgrounds and cultures have been able to come together for the sake
Music – that 5 letter word that no matter how many times mentioned, it never loses its impact. From the time we were born, music has been a part of our lives, inspiring most of our actions and motivating us when we feel empty and despondent. Right from the cradle, our parents used it to
The growing number of listeners who prefer more natural sounds instead of electric-driven wizardry has focused attention on acoustic and roots music. One of the most acclaimed musicians in this genre, the blind Senegalese griot guitar player Mansour Seck, is coming out with a new album under the Sterns label. His guitar skill is awesome
With the UK’s major labels nurturing a wealth of new mainstream classical talent, the genre looks increasingly likely to defy its doomsayers, writes Andrew Stewart. Is there life in mainstream classical recordings? Those familiar with the writings of Norman Lebrecht might expect a negative reply. The Evening Standard scribe predicted the classical industry would be