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Clouds Across The Moon - RAH Band

Shango - Lord Nelson

Mavis John – Use My Body

Ronnie Butler And The Ramblers / Peace Without Love

Disruptive Frequencies - Whispers in the Storm: A Night with Isha's Unseen Energy

Disruptive Frequencies by Various Artists Recently, under the tumultuous skies of Storm Isha, I lay restless. The world outside, a tempestuous symphony, and within, a quiet, unsettled soul. As I closed my eyes, flashes of dull white, like ghosts of lightning, danced behind my eyelids - a silent storm raging in the void. In that moment, I felt an energy, strange and unfamiliar, as if the storm itself bore a message, a whispering wind carrying secrets from realms untold. It was powerful, almost sacred, wrapping its invisible fingers around the fabric of the night. The storm, in its wild embrace, seemed to be more than just nature's fury. It was as if the very essence of the world was shifting, a cosmic tide turning with a force that resonated deep within my bones. In its wake, fragments of thoughts, half-formed and ethereal, lingered like the echo of a dream. And in the heart of that storm, I sensed a connection - to the earth, to the unknown - an ethereal link, binding yet liberatin

The Residents UK Tour 2024: A Journey Through Experimental Music

The Residents, a group that has captivated me for years with their innovative and boundary-pushing music, are embarking on a UK tour in 2024. Celebrated for their eclectic blend of genres and pioneering work in performance art and music video, they've been a major force in experimental music for over fifty years. Their upcoming "God in Three Persons (2024)" tour is a testament to their artistic longevity and continued relevance. The tour promises to be a thrilling showcase of their unique style, with performances in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bexhill, and London. These shows are not just concerts but immersive experiences, blending music with artistic expression in a way that only The Residents can. For those unfamiliar, The Residents' career has spanned a diverse range of projects. From scoring films and TV series to creating a multimedia performance at the Museum of Modern Art, their artistic output has been consistently groundbreaking. This tour follows their

Remembering Frank Farian: The Legacy of a Music Visionary

Frank Farian, the German singer, songwriter, and producer known for creating the euro-disco sensation Boney M and the pop duo Milli Vanilli, has passed away at the age of 82. His agency's announcement has sent ripples through the music world, marking the end of an era that reshaped the pop and disco scenes. Born Franz Reuther in Kirn, western Germany, Farian's journey in music began as a solo artist. He found success with a schlager version of the country song "Rocky" in 1976. It was around this time that he conceptualized Boney M, a group that would become a disco legend. Comprising four West Indian singers and dancers, Boney M captivated audiences worldwide with hits like "Daddy Cool," "Ma Baker," "Rasputin," and "Rivers of Babylon." Farian was not just the brains behind the band but also lent his deep-voiced vocals to their studio recordings, while Bobby Farrell became the male face of the group during live performances. The