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Joan Baez: The last note hangs in the air, but the conviction lives on
She's been the undisputed queen of folk music, a relentless political activist and the one-time lover of Bob Dylan. Now after 60 years in the public eye, Joan Baez has released what she says is her final album.
- by John Shand
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Hope for Minchin's Groundhog Day musical in Australia
Minchin will be the first act at the newly christened Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast with a free concert on Saturday at the facility's new outdoor stage.
- by Ed Jackson
Rodrigo y Gabriela review: Virtuoso duo bids for hand speed record
Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero make their two wood-and-nylon instruments sound bigger and more dynamic than your average five-piece rock band.
- by Michael Bailey
Tinariwen review: The African deserts come to Marrickville
This was a night when the northern deserts of Africa came to Marrickville.
- by Bruce Elder
Music reviews: Jimi Hendrix, Black Foxxes and Jarrow
Jimi Hendrix's Both Sides of the Sky, Jarrow's Expensive Hugs and Black Foxxes' Reidi.
- by John Shand, Barry Divola and Bronwyen Thompson
Ed Sheeran review: Fans fall victim to offensive charm at ANZ Stadium
For someone who's worked with Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran still seems like a good guy to have a pint with.
- by Michael Ruffles
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Rihanna urges fans to delete Snapchat after ad mocking assault by Chris Brown
Pop star Rihanna urged fans to delete Snapchat after the social media app ran an ad making fun of her 2009 beating at the hands of then boyfriend Chris Brown.
- by Jill Serjeant
Sticky Carpet: Jet 'back in the city where it all began'
Sticky Carpet: Fifteen years since Get Born topped the charts, Jet are gearing up for a headline tour.
- by Marty Boulton
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American Idol singer on surprise Katy Perry kiss: I wasn't harassed
American Idol contestant Benjamin Glaze not only auditioned for a singing competition on national television, but that's also where he had his first kiss.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Trauma informs new album, Wrong Creatures
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are one of those bands that hits hardest on stage.
- by Anthony Carew
Alina Ibramigova reflects on the darker side of life
Alina Ibramigova makes no apologies for the sombre cast of her forthcoming tour with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
- by Harriet Cunningham