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FAMILY HARMONY
music makers new to Sidetracks: Kanneh Mason
FAMILY HARMONY
by Norman Warwick
In a recent post here on Sidetracks & Detours, we previewed how the book industry is trying to ground lost to coronavirus by a huge publication…
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BEWICK THE RHYMER; musicians making the most of lockdown time
BEWICK THE RHYMER
By Norman Warwick
Steve Bewick
When I sat in recently on a conversation between Steve Bewick, jazz writer, musician, and recording artist John Ellis I was fascinated to hear them talking about the development of jazz…
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WHO WILL BE THE SPITTING IMAGES ?
WHO WILL BE THE SPITTING IMAGES ?
by Norman Warwick
Spitting Images was famous throughout its eighteen previous series for its mockery of various famous figures. Recently, new puppets of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left)…
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THOSE WHO TELL IT LIKE IT IS
THOSE WHO TELL IT LIKE IT IS
by Norman Warwick in memory of Justin TownesEarle
Justin Townes Earle
A status on Justin's Facebook page read: "It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father…
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THE ARTS REFLECT
THE ARTS REFLECT
By Norman Warwick
It is, indeed, a very ill wind that blows nobody any good, as author Keith Lowe might acknowledge. His book, Prisoners Of History, looking back on world war two monuments, suddenly seems very prescient…
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THINGS WE FORGOT TO MENTION
THINGS WE FORGOT TO MENTION
By Norman Warwick
Today we remember a John Prine commemoration and celebrate Sue Devaney´s return to Coronation Street, and hear from some friends among Rochdale´s artists, including a book shop owner, a…
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Had I Heard Of…
HAD I HEARD OF GEORGE THE POET?
by Norman Warwick
Steve Bewick
I am pretty ashamed to say that until reading an extensive article in The Times about him, accompanied by a large photograph of him performing on stage, I had heard of…
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Another Literary Festival Goes Virtual: WATCH HENLEY ON-LINE BROADCASTS
Another Literary Festival Goes Virtual
WATCH HENLEY ON-LINE BROADCASTS
by Norman Warwick
John Grisham
Henley Literary Festival, supported by the Daily Mail, usually attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Henley-on-Thames,…
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First Night Of The Proms 2020: EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION & TRADITION
First Night Of The Proms 2020
EVOLUTION, REVOLUTION & TRADITION
By Norman Warwick
I think Katie Derhem and her guests, the composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Stephen Fry, struck just the right tone.
Ayanna-Witter Johnson
Ayanna…
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THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
By Norman Warwick, a man who ´can´t dance can!´
Mumford And Sons
It was by Catherine Wilkes, a member of a generation considerably younger than my own, that I was introduced to the music of Mumford &…