Black Classical News Today

Paul McCartney honoured Bruce Springsteen by presenting him with the Ivor Novello Awards' biggest prize yesterday (May 23).

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The star mocks his friend, as he presents him with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.

I am familiar with church players and recordings featuring Gospel hymns with soprano saxophones, so when Jared Thompson appeared with a gleaming gold soprano saxophone instead of his usual not-so-gleaming

The Indianapolis pianist Joshua Thompson has built a career around advocating for classical composers and musicians of African descent. His upcoming concert with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra highlights the work of Black composers and performers.

Over 70 songwriters have been nominated for the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, with RAYE, Sampha and Yussef Dayes leading nominees. 

Listen to an interview with the classical music pianist Joshua Thompson, creative partner-in-residence with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, about his upcoming concert with the ICO titled "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts”.

Check out the Top 20 in full as Shed Seven top the UK Record Store Chart with their brand new studio album A Matter Of Time.

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