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Stevie Wonder defends Macklemore in call for freedom of speech in Glasgow: “Ban me if you want”

He made the comments while performing on Remembrance Day The post Stevie Wonder defends Macklemore in call for freedom of speech in Glasgow: “Ban me if you want” appeared first on NME .

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Snoh Aalegra: Legendary Love review – raw R&B talent restrained by reverence for the greats

(Stem) Her truly remarkable, Sade-ish voice is hypnotic against some dizzyingly plush production, but a modern spin on 80s pastiche sometimes veers too close to tribute Swedish-Iranian singer Snoh Aalegra has previously described her music – a lush, pastiche-y mix of R&B, hip-hop, soul and pop – as “cinematic soul”. But although she’s a dab hand at graceful, timeless presentation (and has a truly remarkable voice) Aalegra’s music has often struggled to match up to its aesthetic, hampered by her love of the greats and a penchant for broadly generic lyrics. Her most recent album, 2021’s Temporar

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Ashanti: ‘I’ve had a bodysuit snap off on stage. That was not my coolest moment’

Before her Australian tour, the Grammy-winner talks about her marriage to Nelly, fans rushing the stage and her secret skill Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Your debut album, Ashanti, turns 25 next year and you’re in the process of re-recording it. How do you feel about that album now? We are re-recording it so I will own my masters. Sonically, it will be a lot clearer. It was 25 years ago so it’ll sound a little more new, obviously, but with the same classic vibe. I’m very excited. What I’ve learned is that I’m just really grateful to have written records that stand the test of ti

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