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Sisters, friends and lovers

Laura Marling explores the feminine with a touch of the masculine on her new album <i>Semper Femina</i>.

An intense look at women as friends, lovers, inspirations and mysteries takes this folk singer into new emotional and musical territory.

Cheeky chanteuse breaks hearts and wins minds

Cheeky and eclectic: Belle du Barry with Paris Combo.

It was love at first sight – or sound, at least – when Australian multi-instrumentalist David Lewis first encountered French chanteuse Belle du Berry singing with her group La Belle Equipe.

Bossa's magic may be fading for Bebel

Bebel Gilberto epitomises bossa nova but her genial presence was hardly magnetic.

The mix of vivacity, a girlish voice and an innate sense of groove epitomise the bossa nova style, yet this was by no means a performance of unabashed magic.

Sydney's top gigs

Belles Will Ring return after an extended absence from the stage.

From rockers Taking Back Sunday to troubadour Jordie Lane, we have live music covered.

Album reviews

Spoon (album cover)

Album reviews: Spoon, Frank Carter, Valerie June, Circa Waves and Real Estate.