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A look at the African artists of Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Angélique Kidjo, Kasai Allstars, Oumou Sangaré, Baaba Maal and Desire Marea.

A look at six South London acts who all appeared at Grace Jones’ Meltdown; Skunk Anansie, Big Joanie, Dry Cleaning, Shingai, cktrl and Greentea Peng

Get to know Ayanna Witter-Johnson – cellist, composer and singer – in this short interview about her musical inspirations and favourite collaborations.

Staff picks from the National Poetry Library’s vinyl collection, which contains more than 250 vinyl records and is constantly growing.

Celebrating the first decade of Out-Spoken, one of London’s premiere poetry, spoken word and live music nights.

Enjoy six poems from the National Poetry Library, selected by National Poetry Librarian, Chris McCabe.

The composer and musician, talks to us about her earliest musical memories, and her composition, Neon, in this 2022 interview.

The internationally recognised conductor recommends pieces for classical music newcomers in this short 2022 interview.

Introducing the Canadian composer Claude vivier; the most famous composer you’ve never heard of.

The comedian talks us through some of his favourite moments and performances from a quarter of a century of visiting the Southbank Centre.

An introduction to a woman of many talents; the American composer, performer, director, vocalist, filmmaker, and choreographer Meredith Monk.

Take a closer look at the flautist and composer’s extraordinary Density 2036 project.