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Duets: Re-working the Catalogue
Van Morrison celebrates his 70th birthday with a committed, joyous collection of vocal collaborations featuring Michael Buble, Bobby Womack and a whole lot of soul -
Xmas Movies
Ralph McLean reviews his top ten festive favourites to make the season of goodwill go a little bit faster -
Lit Up Inside
Van Morrison launches a book of his lyrics in London joined by Michael Longley, Edna O'Brien and Ian Rankin -
Six String Love Stories
Pete Gardiner revels in wordplay, imagery and catchy hooks on his impressive debut album -
Sing Under the Bridges
Anthony Toner crafts another fine collection of literate songs that tell of love, life and loss -
Robot & Frank
A buddy movie, a crime caper, a sensitive portrayal of aging – Jake Schreier's debut feature has Ralph McLean smiling throughout -
Not Nearly Dark
Fans of Tom Waits and Bon Ivor will find much to love in Ciaran Lavery's 'mature and affecting' debut album -
Soul Ambition Sofa Sessions
Singer-songwriter Tracy Dempsey leads an array of performers in the Ulster Hall foyer -
Bronagh Gallagher
The Derry chanteuse brings 'a screenwriter's panache' to a new set of soulful songs, writes Ralph McLean -
Bruce Springsteen
Thankfully they don't turn off his microphone in Dublin. Ralph McLean only wishes The Boss had brought his protest North
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