
African classical music
Composer and kora player, Tunde Jegede, introduces the Griot tradition of West Africa.
Composer and kora player, Tunde Jegede, introduces the Griot tradition of West Africa.
Jonty Stockdale, who took over as Principal of the Royal Northern College of Music in September 2008, talks about what he hopes to achieve at the RNCM, and how his aspirations explore new frontiers.
Nicola LeFanu asks is it appropriate, in 2009, to be singling out composers because of their gender; and if it is, why?
For 30 years, Live Music Now has supported young performers by giving them the chance to perform in venues where live music might not be expected. Sarah Derbyshire and Trudy White tell the story.
The Arctic Circle is one of the planet’s most inspiring landscapes. Deborah Annetts introduces Cape Farewell, a project taking artists to the edge of the world.
On 2 April 2009 we presented the Distinguished Musician Award to Sir Mark Elder CBE at the Royal Opera House.