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Seeing is Disbelieving: The Amazing Grace Of Aretha Franklin

Unearthing footage shot in the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1972, Alan Elliott and Sydney Pollack's film about Aretha Franklin is magical, finds Neil Fox
A Quietus Interview

We Want Candi – Soul Legend Candi Staton Interviewed

Candi Staton is one of the most consistently underrated vocalists of all time, says John Doran, after talking to the soul singer

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 8

Baker's Dozen

Good Tradition: Tanita Tikaram’s Favourite Albums

Ahead of her performance at this year's EFG London Jazz Festival, Tanita Tikaram takes Luke Turner through her favourite records, from the soundtrack of her childhood spent in military bases, via formative encounters with OMD and The Beatles, an abiding love of the jazz and soul greats, and more

Baker's Dozen

Pull Together: Eno Williams of Ibibio Sound Machine’s Favourite Records

From Nigerian jùjú to American R&B, Ibibio Sound Machine’s Eno Williams speaks to Alastair Shuttleworth about some of the music that shaped her life, ahead of a set at this year’s Green Man
Baker's Dozen

Screaming The Street Down: Niven Govinden’s Favourite LPs

It's all bangers as writer Niven Govinden speaks to Paul Flynn about favourite records from Pet Shop Boys, Aretha, Solange, Madonna, Daft Punk and much more in this week's Baker's Dozen. Photo by Dan Lepard
Baker's Dozen

Panning For Gold: Fimber Bravo’s Favourite Music

In this week's Baker's Dozen, Zakiya Mckenzie speaks to steel pan legend Fimber Bravo about his favourite music, from Aretha Franklin to Stormzy and Johnny Cash; Sun-Ra, Hot Chip and Miles Davis
Baker's Dozen

“Yes It’s F*cking Political!”: Skin’s Favourite Albums

Skunk Anansie vocalist Skin guides Louise Brown through 13 favourite records, from Holst to Nina Simone, Everything But The Girl, Sepultura and Amy Winehouse

Baker's Dozen

Perfect 13: Paul Heaton’s Favourite Albums

Paul Heaton ex of the Housemartins and Beautiful South guides Adrian Lobb through 13 favourite albums - there's a lot of soul in there, but which ones did he nick?
Baker's Dozen

Musical Memoir: Kathleen Hanna’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of The Julie Ruin's new album, Hit Reset, last month, the musician, activist and founding member of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre talks Milene Larsson through 13 favourite records that changed her life
Baker's Dozen

“Shit, That Sounds Tremendous!” Tom Jones On His 13 Favourite Albums

With his new album, Spirit In The Room, on the way, Sir Tom Jones reflects on his favourite LPs and tells Laurie Tuffrey about his friends Elvis, Aretha and Stevie

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