Tech that really strikes a chord
2022 features the golden anniversaries of significant albums in music history
A father lost in dementia, first love in LA and the life of a Norwegian pig are among our critic’s highlights of the year
‘Where is our Love Song’ is a gospel-pop ballad while ‘Can’t Put it in the Hands of Fate’ has a confrontational edge
The original has been sampled, covered and parodied by everyone from Bob Marley to the comedian Weird Al Yankovich
We talk to Lucian Msamati, star of the National Theatre’s Amadeus, about the nature of genius
From Stevie Wonder to a 60-piece Pakistani ensemble, Dave Brubeck’s hit has travelled well
Jolie’s divorce attorney helps celebrities escape an institution she avoids, writes Gary Silverman
In a show lasting nearly four hours, Wonder marked the 40th anniversary of ‘Songs in the Key of Life’
A record company that created an irresistible formula for success is also a case study in the limitations of family capitalism, writes Ludovic Hunter-Tilney
Album evokes ’70s and early ’80s music, with collaborators including Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars
A luxurious bolt-hole for stars of the silver screen – and those who pull their strings
The bassist’s riffs were mighty, while Brecker’s trumpet-playing was inspired
The eight-piece ensemble celebrated the music of Thelonious Monk
The evidence for a federal case against the man who killed Trayvon Martin is weak
A short series on turning dreams into reality
The 63-year-old star effortlessly coaxed a communal feeling with sentimental ballads and uptempo dance numbers
The Evidence ensemble’s rousing display moved from soul-searching to joyous and anarchic community spirit
Bass player and singer Esperanza Spalding says her Grammy won’t change her
There’s nothing much to dislike about the album – it’s the epitome of niceness
In the Evidence programme you could bask in the dances’ good feeling
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