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Adam Behr, The Conversation
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On UK’s music charts, a pro-Brexit song and the ‘Anthem for Europe’ compete for the top spot
On the one hand, there’s Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’. On the other, there’s Dominic Frisby’s ‘17 Million Fuck Offs’.
Adam Behr, The Conversation
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‘Abbey Road’: The album that marked the end of the Beatles 50 years ago
Sonically, it was as much the first album of the 1970s as an artefact of the ’60s.
Adam Behr, The Conversation
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Dr John (1941-2019): The Night Tripper belongs to the world – but more so to New Orleans
Skipping across genres, the voodoo-inspired musician mirrored the relationship between the city’s social fabric and its musical heritage.
Adam Behr, The Conversation
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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Tom Petty stood up for authentic rock music – and he never backed down
He was a true heart breaker.
Adam Behr, The Conversation
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The Beatles’ ‘Sgt Pepper’s’ at 50: Was it the greatest thing you ever heard or just another album?
Six experts write about how the iconic album has stood the test of time – and opinions differ widely.
Liam Viney, The Conversation, Adam Behr, The Conversation, Catherine Strong, The Conversation, Christine Feldman-Barrett, The Conversation, James Arvanitakis, The Conversation & Stuart Medley, The Conversation
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Pop idols George Michael and Rick Parfitt exemplified two ends of a rich cultural mainstream
2016 has been a grim year for pop music, but the latest celebrity deaths highlight the depth of our rich popular culture.
Adam Behr, The Conversation
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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