Julian James is an impressive young bluesman. Whilst he has a wealth of experience he continues to delve into the history of the golden era of the Chicago blues and the result is his debut album “Whiskey & The Devil”. This is a terrific debut solo effort and to celebrate he joined us in the studio for an hour and
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we talk to Mouna Zaylah, Co-Director of the Arab Film Festival about the wonderful range of films on offer from 25-27 August. We also take a look at Amazon adventure ‘The Lost City of Z’ starring ‘Sons of Anarchy’s’ Charlie Hunnam and Robert Pattinson. On a slightly different note we’ll also review biopic Maudie which stars Sally
Read moreBEST MEDICINE – today – Psychologist Michael Hawton and much more. Please join me Gaytana
Read moreUsain Bolt has been a running legend for years, winning the triple triple at the Olympics. Hear his story in 5 minutes. Broadcast on Songs of Hope yesterday
Read moreAtomic Blonde which features a pretty remarkable cast including Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Sofia Boutella, John Goodman and Toby Jones is a slick, bone-crunching if occasionally slow adaptation of the first volume in the graphic novel series The Coldest City. Set in the volatile atmosphere of East Germany in the dying days of the Cold War in 1989, the film
Read moreSofia Coppola’s films are rarely plot driven, instead they focus on relationships, manners, gestures and as in The Bling Ring and The Virgin Suicides, female sub-cultures. Coppola’s remake of the 1970 Clint Eastwood film The Beguiled exemplifies these themes. Set in the deep south during the American Civil War as the confederate campaign began to collapse, the film sees wounded
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