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Madonna has arguably been reigning as the Queen of Pop for the last two decades but, with her new album Hard Candy she has taken an undeniable risk.

Paris, France - ‘Akh Issudar’ (Tapsit), the latest album from the Tuareg blues group Terakaft, is hitting stores across the world in the next few months. Sharing much with the famous group Tinariwen – including two guitarists – Terakaft’s vocal lines and electric guitar melodies will be instantly recognizable to fans of the genre, even if we can’t quite say what that genre is! Unmistakably founded in the musical traditions of the region but undoubtedly modern in its instrumentation and execution, Terakaft’s songs reflect not only the sounds, but also the history and struggle, of the Tuareg people. ‘Akh Issudar’ was released in France last month, followed by releases in the UK and US in October, as well as a possible Japan release...

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Haunts supporting The Wombats at Southampton Guildhall April 28 2008

Grammy Award-winning artist Regina Belle discusses her debut gospel album, "Love Forever Shines."

Firewater is a loose musical collective formed by eccentric and outspoken bandleader Tod A. In the last 10 years, the unclassifiable group has released six albums of punk and rock, each of which is also fueled by gypsy music, ska, jazz, and klezmer.

Here's a chance for all baseball-loving jazz fans to get into the swing of the season with a few jazz songs that take their inspiration from the boys of summer. It's America's greatest art form celebrating the Great American Pastime.

The band are joined by Brigade and Beat Union in Wrexham and Oxford.

One more track has been added to the previously announced completed record due out in June.