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‘He was central to music history’: the forgotten legacy of Leon Russell
In an illuminating new book, the incredible highs and devastating lows of the influential musician are remembered
Jim Farber
06, Mar, 2023 @7:02 AM
‘It was an out of body experience’: looking back at the Wattstax music festival
In 1972, the largely Black community of Watts came together for a giant music event from Stax Records, captured in a thrilling, re-released documentary
Jim Farber
23, Feb, 2023 @4:33 PM
The best songs of 2022 … you may not have heard
From funk to pop to country, Guardian writers pick their favourite songs of the year that seem to have passed most listeners by
Laura Snapes, Benjamin Lee, Kyle Mullin, Shaad D'Souza, Rob LeDonne, Jim Farber, Grace Shutti and Adrian Horton
26, Dec, 2022 @7:11 AM
‘This film is a corrective’: Whitney Houston biopic aims to change the narrative
The much-anticipted new film about the life and loves of the singer might be approved by the estate but the makers aren’t looking to ‘flatter anybody’
Jim Farber
21, Dec, 2022 @7:12 AM
Transformer by Simon Doonan review – a walk on the wild side
The former creative director of Barney’s remembers a beautifully transgressive moment in pop culture
Jim Farber
15, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
Buffy Sainte-Marie: ‘I didn’t know I was ahead of the pack at the time’
The groundbreaking singer-songwriter discusses government surveillance, her Indigenous identity and a revealing new documentary
Jim Farber
21, Nov, 2022 @8:01 AM
Barbra Streisand: ‘It’s the funniest thing to me that people still can’t get my name right’
In a rare interview discussing her music, the star details the highs and lows her early career, the difficult transition into pop and how she rose above jabs at her appearance
Jim Farber
24, Oct, 2022 @6:02 AM
From Nighthawks to Tangerine: Guardian writers on their favourite LGBTQ+ movies
For the release of Billy Eichner’s groundbreaking studio gay rom-com Bros, Guardian writers discuss their best LGBTQ+ movies
Andrew Pulver, Peter Bradshaw, Lisa Wong Macabasco, Jim Farber, Ryan Gilbey, Rebecca Nicholson, Charles Bramesco, Lauren Mechling, Veronica Esposito, Benjamin Lee, Adrian Horton and Guy Lodge
29, Sep, 2022 @6:02 AM
‘It’s the language of rebellion’: the story of Slave to Sirens, the all-female Lebanese metal band
In a new documentary called Sirens, the band – who are the first and only all-female thrash band in Lebanon – talk about their difficult road to success
Jim Farber
28, Sep, 2022 @6:10 AM
‘In all manner of things, we were creative’: the Byrds reflect on music and fashion
As a new book explores the band’s influence on 60s fashion and beyond, its surviving members look back on the trends they pioneered
Jim Farber
22, Sep, 2022 @6:13 AM
Jann Wenner on Rolling Stone: ‘Some reviews were just insufferably nasty’
The founder of the legendary magazine discusses his rise to the top, navigating famous friendships and hiding his sexuality
Jim Farber
16, Sep, 2022 @3:07 PM
He played with Dylan, Clapton and Lennon: the unsung genius of guitarist Jesse Ed Davis
He was the go-to session guitarist for some of the biggest music stars of all time yet his incredible highs and tragic lows have often been overlooked
Jim Farber
07, Sep, 2022 @6:14 AM
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