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Kim Deal on death, addiction – and releasing her debut solo album at 63
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Kim Deal on death, addiction – and releasing her debut solo album at 63
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Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: Walk a Mile in My Shoe – perseverance and Philly pride
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Girl – girlish singsong with sizzle and spark
Laurie Anderson  
Amelia – return flight with aviation pioneer is a long haul
Film review  
Kneecap – fictionalised origin story is one of the funniest films of the year
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Oasis, the reunion – and what made them great
‘I’ve waited 25 years for this moment’  
Oasis, the reunion – and what made them great
Their sneering vocals, seething guitars and thermonuclear charisma electrified the 90s. But will a reunion be a Champagne Supernova – or a Digsy’s Dinner? Our music writers weigh in
Classical
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Album review  
Imogen Holst: Discovering Imogen – expressive works from composer hiding in plain sight
Imogen Holst: Discovering Imogen – expressive works from composer hiding in plain sight
Album review  
Huw Montague Rendall: Contemplation – young opera star justifies the buzz
Huw Montague Rendall: Contemplation – young opera star justifies the buzz
Prom 49  
Czech Philharmonic/Hrůša/Kobekina review – impassioned playing of Dvořák and less well known Suk
Czech Philharmonic/Hrůša/Kobekina review – impassioned playing of Dvořák and less well known Suk
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