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How Jazzie B brought soul music back to life

Andrew Cowen delves into the unique sounds of Jazzie B and the Soul II Soul collective Read

Everything begins again with an E

Mark Everett, aka Eels frontman E, tells Jon Perks how he's cleared the decks for the next (hopefully uneventful) chapter of his life. Read

Heard the latest news - Editors are back in town

Jon Perks speaks to Editor-in-Chief Tom Smith Read

Nazareth - still drawing the crowds after 40 years

Frontman Dan McCafferty tells Andrew Cowen why he still loves the business after four decades on the road. Read

Guillemots offer singer the chance to fly high

It could be the best-ever gap-year opportunity for a talented girl singer who can also play a musical instrument or two. Read

Joan's the life and soul of an intimate party

Joan Osborne has dipped into the Motown songbook for her new album, she tells Andrew Cowen. Read

UB40 unhappy at departing frontman Ali

The war of words between UB40 and former lead singer Ali Campbell intensified yesterday, as the band prepared to head off on a final tour as an eight-piece. Read

Dillinger Escape Plan rise from the ashes

Andrew Cowen discovers a band that has not been held back by adversity. Read

Future of UB40 in doubt as Campbell quits

All harmony in the previously close-knit UB40 camp vanished yesterday as Ali Campbell announced his shock departure from the band. Read

Birmingham's bid to be nation's folk capital

The race is on to win the title of folk capital of England, says Andrew Cowen and Birmingham is out in front. Read

Wyman's new lease of life

Bill Wyman tells Andrew Cowen why leaving the Rolling Stones was the highlight of his career. Read

Birmingham band takes reggae to Lithuania

Every year, tens of thousands of industrious migrant workers come to the West Midlands from Eastern Europe to fill jobs as plumbers, builders, farm workers and the like. Read

In tune with Christmas

Vocal group Notorious shrug off a last-minute change of venue to deliver some festive cheer Read

A dustbin's holiday for Ned's frontman

Ned's Atomic Dustbin's Jonn Penney tells Andrew Cowen why he's enjoying his busman's holiday. Read

Fans remain loyal to Doherty

Pete Doherty and Babyshambles at the NIA in Birmingham Read

Mika safer on familiar ground

Mika in concert at the Carling Academy in Birmingham Read

Gigbeth makes its mark

Stefan Kucharczyk finds clowns, cheerleaders and some cutting-edge music at the Gigbeth festival. Read

Nana's lesson in humility

Nana Mouskouri is taking her final bow as an artist. She talks to Alison Jones about her career. Read

Spotlight falls on Gigbeth

Digbeth will be the focus of the UK music world for three nights as a mind-bogglingly diverse gaggle of bands, singers and groups turn the city's East End into something like an inner-city Glastonbury. Read

A Knight to remember

Beverley Knight gives a stirring performance at the Symphony Hall. Read

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