I first came across Caroline Shaw in 2015 when the Brooklyn Youth Chorus performed Black Mountain Songs Barbican Centre. Seen and heard so much of her music since then - roomful of teeth, Attacca Quartet Sō Percussion. But as kate molleson on BBC Radio 3 is showing there is so much more.

Kate Molleson talks to Caroline Shaw about her heritage and community music making. Looking forward to this later presented by kate molleson BBC Radio 3 BBC Sounds search.app/TUXcXMXdrkFgTM…

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This was beautiful. You get completely drawn in to the lives/deaths of the people depicted, surrounded as they are by loved ones and the furniture of dying - mobility aids, medical apparatus etc. I would love to see a behind the scenes as to how Mat Collishaw made the images.

This was just brilliant. Such a shame that there were only two - sold out - performances as I'd like to recommend it far and wide. Such a wonderful effort made to make it properly inclusive. Congratulations to all concerned.

Last night was a whirlwind of music, movement and Mingus.

Nu Civilisation Orchestra Tomorrow's Warriors and Clod Ensemble bring 'The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady' back to Shoreditch Town Hall this evening for another sold out show.

Doors 19.00 - part of EFG London Jazz Festival

This is sad. I was only thinking today that in a month's time I can get out her Christmas album.

Really enjoyed this last night. The colour palette of the costumes/props and sets was just perfect. Having visited both the costume and props workshop of the English National Opera as part of London Craft Week I know how much work went into this. Congratulations all.

This is beautiful xxx

1/2 “We took their babies and gifted them, sold them, trafficked them and starved them” - words spoken by Irish PM Taoiseach #EndaKenny in Parliament Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais on 7 March 2017 - clip ⬇️

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it reminded me of quote in #TheWomanInTheWall last night

#OnThisDay 1960: Playwright Shelagh Delaney paid homage to her beloved Salford in a beautifully directed Ken Russell film for Monitor.

Finally! A persuasive critique of Barbie and all that pink consumerism! full-stop.net/2023/08/07/fea…

#OnThisDay 1981: Rowland Emett's 'Pussiewillow the Third' sculpture was unveiled in a Basildon shopping centre

Simona Kossak (1943-2007) Polish biologist, ecologist, author, PhD in forestry, and uncompromising conservation activist
They called her a witch because she chatted with animals and owned a crow, who stole gold and attacked bicycle riders.
She spent more than 30 years in a wooden

Went to see this earlier this week and it was well worth the train trip from London. Recommend also seeing the Sue Hubbard/ Eileen Cooper exhibition Radium Dreams Murray Edwards College, ten minutes walk from Kettle's Yard. Both institutions are very welcoming.

#OnThisDay 1977: Nationwide had a sneak peek into the production line of the foldaway buggy. With the Jubilee looming, it was full of bunting, impractical headwear and tinfoil robots.

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This was a brilliant evening Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. I first saw the Westbrook's perform while still in my teens (Blake settings at St James' Piccadilly). I'm now almost 60. They are ageing much better than me! Performing again tomorrow night and I highly recommend.

This is a lovely watch. Not just for the wonderful Joan Aiken and her world, but to see Southwark as it certainly no longer looks.