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theartsdesk on Vinyl 71: Sparks, Ibeyi, Amy Winehouse, The Residents, Hanterhir, Astor Piazzolla and more

June 16, 2022

The most extensive regular vinyl reviews on the planet. Review by Thomas H Green.

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Source: theartsdesk.com

Making Black intellects central to music teaching

March 29, 2022

Guitarist Billy Monama’s new South African guitar book continues the struggle to decolonise the curriculum.

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Source: dailymaverick.co.za

New South African guitar textbook continues to decolonise the curriculum

March 25, 2022

Tracing the history of guitar music and its players, guitarist Billy Monama’s new South African guitar book makes Black intellects central to music teaching. 



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Source: news24.com

Shifting vinyl with my grandfather's records

February 2, 2022

The older generation collected music, whereas today’s aficionados collect records. Vinyl has become an art object, and fanatics scratch through family albums for that next gem.



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