Features

Vartan Melkonian Part 1

Armenian composer Vartan Melkonian has been on a remarkable journey that has spanned both continents and musical genres, from 50s American pop through Western classical music to Middle Eastern folk.

By Anita Awbi 21 Jul 2011

Simon Holt

For our third instalment of M at The Proms, we spoke to Bolton-born composer Simon Holt about his life and work.

By Anita Awbi 20 Jul 2011

All about Soul

We've been celebrating UK soul music here on M, with a mixture of exclusive interviews and features on some of UK soul's big hitters past and present.

By Anita Awbi 19 Jul 2011

Judith Bingham

Sought-after British composer Judith Bingham wrote the new organ piece The Everlasting Crown for the annual Proms festival this year. It debuted yesterday at London’s Royal Albert Hall by organist Stephen Farr, and has already received critical acclaim.

By Anita Awbi 18 Jul 2011

A view from Latitude Festival part 3

The 2011 Latitude Festival will be providing the weekend’s soundtrack for thousands of revellers, offering a wide selection of bands and artists. Artists topping the bill include The National, Paolo Nutini, Suede, Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels.

By Anita Awbi 17 Jul 2011

Day I met Ron Wood and Bobby Womack

Regarded as a trusted soul music journalist when this picture was taken, I was invited by a major record label to a discreet rendezvous with Bobby Womack and Ron Wood in a quiet, central London hotel room.

By Anita Awbi 15 Jul 2011

M talks to Latitude's Melvin Benn

M speaks to Latitude festival director Melvin Benn to find out what he looks for when booking acts.

By Anita Awbi 15 Jul 2011

A view from Latitude Festival

This weekend's Latitude Festival will be providing the soundtrack for thousands of revellers, offering a wide selection of bands and artists. Artists topping the bill include The National, Paolo Nutini, Suede, Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels.

By Anita Awbi 15 Jul 2011

Sonisphere diaries

Last weekend’s Sonisphere festival at Knebworth boasted one of the best bills of the year for your more open-minded rock fan. Find out how PRS for Music set list collector Gareth Kelly got on in the mosh pit...

By Anita Awbi 14 Jul 2011
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