Classic Album Sundays presents Soweto Kinch at Spitalfields Music Festival
Classic Album Sundays was delighted to be joined by composer, alto-saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch at this years Spitalfields Music Festival.
A two-time MOBO award-winner and Mercury Prize nominee, Soweto is one of the most versatile voices in the both the British jazz and hip hop scenes, performing worldwide. He is also a TV and radio broadcaster, while his albums have been inspired by topics including the international race riots of 1919, an aspiring rapper possessed by each of the seven deadly sins, bird song and cymatic patterns.
For this special event, we were supported by Danley Distribution. Danley’s unique, patented loudspeaker technology reaches the hearts and ears of every audience member and with fewer speakers, better sightlines and more control. Pure, unadulterated audio moves an audience like nothing else and that’s exactly what Danley and Classic Album Sundays do.
David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ With Ken Scott at Royal Albert Hall
Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy is joined by David Bowie producer Ken Scott to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Aladdin Sane' in the Elgar Room at Royal Albert Hall in association with world-renowned audio brand Bowers & Wilkins.
Classic Album Sundays presents Ziggy Stardust 50, with Producer Ken Scott
Meet a man who was there at the birth of Ziggy Stardust, legendary record producer Ken Scott who joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy at The British Library to discuss the making of the album that shot Bowie into inter-galactic fame.
David Bowie was a musical and cultural phenomenon whose significance only seems to increase with every passing year. He rocketed to stardom 50 years ago, in the summer of 1972, with the release of the album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars'. His appearance on Top of the Pops a month later, dressed as an alien rock star and performing ‘Starman’, was an event that changed many lives.
The sound system for the evening will include the Bowers & Wilkins 800D3 speakers and a Rotel Michi X5 integrated amplifier.
Ken not only produced Bowie’s 'The Rise and Fall…' but also the preceding 'Hunky Dory' and the following 'Aladdin Sane'. Furthermore he was one of the five main engineers for the Beatles, engineered for Elton John, and produced Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, Supertramp and Missing Persons.
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An Evening with Brian Jackson Live Stream
Brian Jackson joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy on Wednesday May 25th at 8pm BST for a deep dive into his 1977 collaboration with Gil Scott-Heron 'Bridges'. Brian will share stories of recording the album and his personal memories of working with Gil Scot-Heron.
We will also be looking at his upcoming album on BBE This Is Brian Jackson. Produced by Phenomenal Handclap Band founder Daniel Collás, ‘This Is Brian Jackson’ is the veteran songwriter and musician’s first true solo studio album in 20 years. “I had mentioned to Daniel that I had begun work on a solo project around the time that Gil and I were recording Bridges in 1976” says Jackson. “I even had a few unfinished tracks. The seed of Daniel’s concept centered around the question: ‘what would a Brian Jackson album sound like if the 21st century Brian were to complete that 1976 album today?’”
Classic Album Sundays presents An Evening with Louie Vega
Little Louie Vega, one half of the Masters At Work, the man behind Elements Of Life and one of the greatest club DJs in the world joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy in conversation at The British Library to discuss his trademark soulful house sound, the jazz and Latin influence of his Bronx upbringing and a playback of his favourite tracks on a world class audiophile soundsystem.
For copyright reasons we are unable to include the music Louie discussed in the interview. It can be found in the Spotify playlist posted in the comments.
Sharleen Spiteri on Texas 'Hi' and Women in Music
Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is joined by chart-topping singer-songwriter with the phenomenally successful band Texas, Sharleen Spiteri, at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the National Album Day 2021 celebrations with Bowers & Wilkins.
This year’s National Album Day spotlighted women artists and their huge contribution to music and culture through the art of the album. Sharleen discusses her favourite women in music and how they have influenced her, culminating in choice cuts from the new Texas album 'Hi'.
Asia 'Asia' with Adrian Holmes & Geoff Downes at Classic Albums at Home
CAS Orkney host Adrian Holmes is joined by Geoff Downes to tell the story behind and discuss their personal recollections of Original Asia 'Asia'.
After the album presentation, we encourage you all to play the entire album from beginning to end, without interruption, following the Classic Album Sunday listening guidelines: turn off our phone, refrain from conversation and give yourself over to the music.
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King Crimson 'Discipline' with Adrian Holmes, Tony Levin and Sid Smith at Classic Albums at Home
CAS Orkney host Adrian Holmes is joined by Tony Levin and Sid Smith to tell the story behind and discuss their personal recollections of King Crimson 'Discipline'.
After the album presentation, we encourage you all to play the entire album from beginning to end, without interruption, following the Classic Album Sunday listening guidelines: turn off our phone, refrain from conversation and give yourself over to the music.
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Safe & Sound Webinar: Matt Sommers (Klipsch Audio)
We are delighted that Matt Sommers, Senior Global Creative Director of Klipsch, joins us to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Klipsch Audio. He will discuss their iconic speakers, Dope from Hope papers, founder Paul Klipsch and much more!
For 75 years, Klipsch has designed premium speakers for those who are passionate about great sound. Company founder Paul W. Klipsch started this legacy in 1946, and it continues today with sheer commitment to innovation and delivering the world’s most powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction.
My Classic Album: Nubya Garcia on Wayne Shorter 'The Soothsayer'
Multi award winning saxophonist and compose Nubya Garcia joins Classic Album Sundays' Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy for a deep dive into Wayne Shorter 'The Soothsayer'. Her debut album, 'SOURCE', released August 2020 under the iconic label Concord Jazz, has been received with wide critical acclaim. Following her album release, the London-based jazz player debuted on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, coming off the heels of a Pitchfork ‘Best New Music’ honour and a Rolling Stone ‘Album of the Month’ mention. The New York Times described 'SOURCE' as “a life’s worth of experiences into an hour-long listen.’
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Interviews have featured artists such as Steven Wilson, Goldie, The Kooks, Emma-Jean Thackray, Travis Alabanza, Sherelle, Moses Boyd, Nitin Sawhney and many more.
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My Classic Album: TYSON on Lauryn Hill 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'
TYSON music joins Classic Album Sundays’ Tina Edwards for a deep dive into Ms. Lauryn Hill 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'. Born and raised in London - via Stockholm, Spain and (briefly) New York - to a mixed musical family, singer TYSON had an unusual upbringing on the road. Her music draws from these experiences, the outcome a celestial, interplanetary R&B that is both reflective and soulful, yet futuristic.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Interviews have featured artists such as Steven Wilson, Goldie, The Kooks, Emma-Jean Thackray, Travis Alabanza, Sherelle, Moses Boyd, Nitin Sawhney and many more. #HereForMusic
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My Classic Album: Sherelle on Sbtrkt 'Sbtrkt'
SHERELLE joins Classic Album Sundays' Raj Chaudhuri to dig deep into SBTRKT 'Sbtrkt' as part of our ‘My Classic Album’ series. Sherelle is leading a new generation of high-speed ravers who are addicted to jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, footwork and juke. Through her DJ sets, radio shows and record label she gives a platform to both scene elders and new talent and is committed to pushing 160bpm+ dance music into the future. Here, she discusses her love of Sbtrkt and the influence the album had on her.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Interviews have featured artists such as Steven Wilson, Goldie, The Kooks, Emma-Jean Thackray, Moses Boyd, Nitin Sawhney and many more. #hereformusic
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My Classic Album: Travis Alabanza on Lianne La Havas 'Is Your Love Big Enough?'
Travis Alabanza joins Classic Album Sundays' DEBONAIR for a deep dive into Lianne La Havas 'Is Your Love Big Enough?', as part of our 'My Classic Album' series supported by Arts Council England. Travis is a writer, performer and theatre maker based in London, via Bristol. Their writing, performance and public discourse surrounding trans and Black identities has had them noted as one of the most prominent emerging trans voices in the arts and beyond.
‘My Classic Album is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Interviews have featured artists such as Emma-Jean Thackray, Moses Boyd, The Kooks, Nitin Sawhney and many more. #HereForMusic
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My Classic Album: Steven Wilson on Kate Bush 'The Dreaming'
Steven Wilson joins Classic Album Sundays' Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy to discuss Kate Bush 'The Dreaming' as part of our 'My Classic Album' series. Steven is a singer, songwriter and record producer who founded the band Porcupine Tree. Nominated for four Grammy's, Steven has also created 5.1 surround sound remixes for artists such as Black Sabbath, Tears For Fears, Roxy Music, Marillion, Tangerine Dream, Ultravox, Jethro Tull and many more.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Interviews have featured artists such as Emma-Jean Thackray, Moses Boyd, The Kooks, Nitin Sawhney and many more. #hereformusic
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My Classic Album: Mark Leckey on 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Turner Prize winning artist Mark Leckey joins Classic Album Sundays' DEBONAIR for a deep dive into the 'Jesus Christ Superstar' album musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, on which the 1971 rock opera of the same name was based.
Mark Leckey is a British contemporary artist, working with collage art, music and video. His found object art and video pieces, which incorporate themes of nostalgia and anxiety, and draw on elements of pop culture, span several videos including Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore (1999) and Industrial Light and Magic (2008), for which he won the 2008 Turner Prize.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Future interviews will feature artists such as Emma-Jean Thackray, Steven Wilson and many more. #HereForMusic
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My Classic Album: The Kooks on 'Inside In/Inside Out'
The Kooks' Luke Prichard and Hugh Harris join Classic Album Sundays’ Tina Edwards to celebrate 15 years of their debut album 'Inside In/Inside Out'.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Future interviews will feature artists such as Mark Leckie, Emma-Jean Thackray, Steven Wilson and many more. #HereForMusic
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My Classic Album: Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson on D’Angelo ‘Black Messiah’
black midi's Morgan Simpson joins Classic Album Sundays’ Raj Chaudhuri from The Room Studios to dig deep into D'Angelo’s 'Black Messiah' as part of our ‘My Classic Album’ series.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Future interviews will feature artists such as Emma-Jean Thackray, The Kooks, Mark Leckie and many more. #HereForMusic
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Safe & Sound Webinar: Dave Morrison (Founder of IsoAcoustics)
Dave Morrison (founder of IsoAcoustics) joins Colleen to discuss isolation, speakers, turntables, component placement and more.
Dave is a profoundly knowledgeable and fascinating person – this webinar is not to be missed!
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My Classic Album: Ken Scott on David Bowie 'Hunky Dory'
Legendary Trident Studios and Abbey Road Studios engineer and producer Kent Scott joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy in the latest instalment of our 'My Classic Album' series to discuss David Bowie's 'Hunky Dory' album that Ken co-produced with Bowie.
Ken will relay what it was like working with David Bowie on their first co-production which was later followed by ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’, ‘Pin Ups’ and ‘Aladdin Sane’ (and they also worked together on Lou Reed’s classic album ‘Transformer’). Ken’s first hand accounts are a wonder to behold and a must see for any Bowie fan.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Future interviews will feature artists such as Black Midi, Emma-Jean Thackray, The Kooks, Mark Leckie and many more.
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My Classic Album: Goldie on ‘Timeless’
Goldie joins Classic Album Sundays’ DEBONAIR as part of our new series ‘My Classic Album’ for a deep dive into his groundbreaking album 'Timeless'. A musician, music producer, DJ, visual artist and actor, Goldie was a pioneer of the 1990s UK jungle, drum and bass and breakbeat hardcore scenes.
‘My Classic Album’ is a series of free-to-view artist interview streams created with support from the Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund. Future interviews will feature artists such as black midi, Ken Scott, Emma-Jean Thackray and many more.
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My Classic Album: Moses Boyd on Miles Davis ‘Nefertiti’
My Classic Album: Nitin Sawhney on ‘Beyond Skin’
Electric Light Orchestra 'Out of the Blue' with Adrian Holmes & ELO violinist Mik Kaminski & Kosh
