12 h. ago Mohinder Kaur Bhamra: Punjabi Disco review – rediscovery of an 80s trailblazer

(Naya Beat)Punjabi folk vocals backed by hammering electronic percussion, disco basslines and fizzing synth melody: a key predecessor to the Asian dance music explosionIn 1982, London-based Sikh devotional singer Mohinder Kaur Bhamra recorded a true oddity. Accompanied by her son Kuljit on an early Roland synthesiser and drum machine, the pair laid down nine tracks of Punjabi folk vocals backed by hammering electronic percussion, disco basslines and fizzing synth melody. Only 500 copies of the resulting album, Punjabi Disco, were pressed; it was released to confusion from a diaspora audience used to the bombast of bhangra. In the decades since, rare LPs have appeared on resale sites, but Kuljit’s recent rediscovery of the master tapes has now made the record widely available for the first time.The blipping electronic toms and rattling shaker of opening number Disco Wich Aa set the tone, gradually building a swaying groove over siren-like synth melody before Mohinder’s falsetto vocal...

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35 h. ago Sylvia Pankhurst musical to head on UK tour with pop icon in lead role

Music legend Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst in the show

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3 d. ago Yungblud responds to Ozzy Osbourne tribute criticism from 'bitter and jealous' rock stars

Yungblud has opened up about the criticism surrounding his tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV Video Music Awards

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5 d. ago Vernon Kay, Ant and Dec and Stephen Fry win at Variety Club Showbusiness Awards

Singer Olly Murs won the Silver Heart award for outstanding contribution to music.

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7 d. ago Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize with third album People Watching

Rock singer-songwriter won the prestigious music award in a homecoming triumph just a stone’s throw from where he was raised, in North Shields

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8 d. ago Gramophone Classical Music Awards honour Simon Rattle for a second time; Raphaël Pichon’s Bach takes top prize

The awards also included a lifetime achievement honour for Sir Thomas Allen and two gongs for Spanish violinist María DueñasThe Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2025 were announced last night at a ceremony in central London in which Sir Simon Rattle made history as the first musician ever to win Artist of the Year for a second time, having first been awarded the title in 1993.The award recognises Rattle’s recent work with the London Symphony Orchestra (where he is Conductor Emeritus), the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Czech Philharmonic and a string of acclaimed recordings spanning the baroque to contemporary repertoire. In a video acceptance speech, the conductor said: “I was 10 years old when I started spending my pocket money on Gramophone magazine this is an extraordinary honour.” Video tributes to Rattle from fellow musicians included Barbara Hannigan, Peter Hoare, Thomas Quasthoff and composer John Adams, who said: “How c...

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9 d. ago Ayrshire music maestro could be in line to land Ivor Novello Award

The Cumnock Tryst founder and artistic director, who has been nominated twice for the award, joins Lucie Treacher and Helen Grime on the shortlist.

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1 week ago Charli XCX says her tracks for Wuthering Heights sound very different to Brat

The Brat singer is providing music for the soundtrack of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel.

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2 w. ago Lego figures gifted to King Charles and Queen Camilla as they meet 'good neighbours'

Charles and Camilla marked the 150th anniversary of Ballater's Albert Hall, saw award-winning Highland dancers and heard a piece of fiddle music composed specially for the occasion.

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2 w. ago Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne rally behind Yungblud after backlash over VMAs performance

Yungblud paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at this year's MTV Video Music Awards by performing a medley of the late musician's hits, but received some backlash from critics

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2 w. ago Yungblud slams 'bitter and jealous' rock stars over Ozzy Osbourne tribute backlash

Yungblud has hit back at the 'bitter and jealous' rock stars who criticised his tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV Video Music Awards last month

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3 w. ago Picture of The 1975’s Matty Healy making music wins photography award

Photographer Jordan Curtis Hughes captured the candid shot and won the making music category at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards.

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3 w. ago Dolly Parton forced to skip another big event amid mystery 'health challenges' as fan concern grows

The 79-year-old country music legend will not be present at the 16th Governor Awards in Hollywood, California on November 16 according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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3 w. ago Tattoo artist crowned UK winner of world's first AI music awards

Content creator Gallis scooped the prize with a track called Chiropractor as the Future of Sound Awards recognised his fusion piece

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4 w. ago Say Award 2025 Longlist: Here are all 20 albums up for Scottish Album of the Year

It’s one of the biggest award in the Scottish arts world.

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last month Independent music industry gathers in London for 2025 AIM Awards

Independent music industry gathers in London for 2025 AIM Awards  RouteNote

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last month Ezra Collective, Fontaines D.C., corto.alto, XL Recordings Big Winners at AIM’s Independent Music Awards in London

Ezra Collective, Fontaines D.C., corto.alto, XL Recordings Big Winners at AIM’s Independent Music Awards in London  Digital Music News

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