Jean-Michel Basquiat’s art focused on the dichotomies of life : wealth versus poverty , inclusion and exclusion- to name but a couple of concepts.

His art reflected his rich cultural background, born in New York City in 1960 to parents…

A great read by renowned British entrepreneur and inventor James Dyson.

The mantra “never give up” - rings so true in his account of his life of inventing and perseverance against all obstacles

He has weathered it all via his…

This is a highly recommended good read by Italian-American actor, travel presenter, author and all round foodie Stanley Tucci.

His love of food and the delicious dishes served in his New York Italian home whilst growing up in the 60’s…

Recorded and released in 1975 this was Yes bassist and founder Chris Squire’s one and only solo record outside the band.

Working in collaboration with Andrew Pryce Jackman, a childhood friend and keyboardist/composer, who assisted with the album's conception and…

Although seemingly less prominent now in music - the Chapman Stick was a game changer for guitar and bass expression simultaneously.

My introduction to this wonderful and unusual instrument came in the early 1980’s and that trio of wonderful King…

I first became aware of guitarist Michael Hedges in about 1983.

Guitar Player magazine would include a little vinyl record called a “sound page”  - and one month an American guitar player playing a 1920’s Gibson 10 string harp guitar…

Certainly one of my favorite authors and required reading for everyone.

This book is an examination of the wondering poor in the lower rungs of society.

His handling of the subject matter is respectful and never demeaning to the people…

The latest soulful blues and jazz release from Richard Wilson once again covers a wide array of musical styles that defies one particular music genre.

He’s an artist who plays his own compositions exclusively-that is interested more in the authentic…

Novelistic history is a good way to describe the true story of William E . Dodd who in 1933 was appointed US Ambassador to Germany.

A mild mannered and modest academic from Chicago - this book describes in fascinating detail…

Keziah Jones came to my attention in about 1992 when his first album “Blufunk Is a Fact” was released.

Blufunk has been described as a unique combination of raw blues and hard edgy funk rhythms-similar to slap bass.

His Nigerian…