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Catherine Strong, The Conversation

‘Hind’s Hall’: Macklemore’s pro-Palestine song – how far will it go?

The American rapper’s track is a powerful reminder that artists’ voices carry weight.

Catherine Strong, The Conversation
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Tami Gadir, The Conversation
· May 09, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022): The pop icon provided the soundtrack to many Australian lives

She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases.

Catherine Strong, The Conversation
· Aug 09, 2022 · 01:30 pm
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
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Adam Behr, The Conversation
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Catherine Strong, The Conversation
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Christine Feldman-Barrett, The Conversation
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James Arvanitakis, The Conversation
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Stuart Medley, The Conversation
· May 26, 2017 · 08:30 pm

The case for extreme metal

For many people, their knowledge of extreme metal mainly springs from the nefarious activities of a small group of Norwegian musicians in the 1990s. But there's more to this genre than meets the eye.

Catherine Strong, The Conversation
· Aug 30, 2015 · 02:30 pm