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FAMILIAR NAME & A SENSATIONAL SOUND

FAMILIAR NAME & A SENSATIONAL SOUND by Norman Warwick Lola Lennox (left) is a British singer, songwriter, and model. She is the sister of British fashion model Tali Lennox, and daughter of Scottish singer Annie Lennox and Israeli…
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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…