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Guitarist James Blackshaw On Musical Inspirations, Comic Books And Almost Getting Glassed

A catch up with the country’s finest guitarist ahead of this weekend’s Denovali Swingfest Festival.

Sam Lee photographed in London, September 2010. Photo Rick Pushinsky

Spot The London Locations In New Folk Music Video

London is the backdrop to Sam Lee’s atmospheric film for ‘Good Bye My Darling’.

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Top 10 London Christmas Concerts 2012

Carols and seasonal classical, jazz and folk events to get you in the mood.

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The Mermaid Of Hampstead Heath

An original, surreal London song inspires a beautiful painting.

Wah! Wah! Girls — A British Bollywood Musical @ Sadler's Wells

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 22-28 May

Our pick of the top dance, opera, theatre, art, folk, jazz and classical music events.

Snow White by Ballet Preljocaj at Sadler's Wells

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 8 – 14 May

Our pick of this week’s top dance, opera, theatre, art, folk, jazz and classical music events

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Listen Up Music Interview: The Staves

Three sisters from Watford are ones to watch

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Listen Up Music Interview: Fanfarlo

London folksters speak to Londonist about adopting analogue keybords for a huge new sound.

Photo by David Newbury

Club Watch: Down To The Christmas Woods @ The Jackalope

Magical folk to inspire Christmas craftiness.

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Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 6-12 December

Our highlights from London’s cultural calendar this week

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Ticket Alert: Ólöf Arnalds @ St Pancras Old Church

Ethereal vocal majesty at two special shows