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Nana's lesson in humility

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

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

Boys beat adults in battle of the bands

Four 12-year-old Birmingham boys have rocked the socks off their adult competition in a battle of the bands. Read

Gigbeth straining at the leash

A huge music festival takes place in Birmingham this weekend. Read

Toyah on a determined health kick

Toyah Willcox believes in healthy eating and a spot of National Service. She tells Alison Jones why. Read

Perfect delivery of Joubert's beauty

Christopher Morley attends an emotional performance by Patricia Rozario and Mark Bebbington Read

Rush job packs in the classics

Rush are still going strong after 33 years - and so are their fans Read

McLean keeps the melodies rolling

Don McLean proves there is more to his rich repertoire than American Pie and Vincent Read

Beach Boy Brian still hitting new heights

Richard McComb soaks up another triumphant Brian Wilson concert in Birmingham Read

Italian job for the best of Brum

Simon Harper reports on a slice of aural adventure from Birmingham, linked to a showcase for the city's artists in Milan. Read

In control and Running Free for Ali's new album

Musicians and their fans are familiar with difficult second album syndrome. Read

Heathers on a reality mission

New Birmingham pop-rockers The Heathers are hoping to reap the rewards after competing in the latest reality music show, writes Stefan Kucharczyk. Read

Charts ban the Midas golden touch

After four years working to gain recognition, Stourbridge band Midas were delighted when their single Red Shoes reached number 16 in the midweek UK charts. Read