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Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno

Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno

The Mancunion sits down with Lisa Ayegun to talk about her father, Phil Magbotiwan, and his legendary nightclub The Reno between 1962-1986
Beverley Knight MBE live in Manchester: 50th birthday celebrations pleases the crowd

Beverley Knight MBE live in Manchester: 50th birthday celebrations pleases the crowd

After prioritising musical theatre for the past few years, Beverley Knight has returned to music to cement her legacy as the Queen of British Soul
Review: The Commitments

Review: The Commitments

The Commitments, a jukebox musical based on the film of the same name, is filled with great music, energetic acting, talented musicians, and great laughs
Live review: Giants of Soul at Bridgewater Hall

Live review: Giants of Soul at Bridgewater Hall

The Mancunion reviews Giants of Soul, with sets from Tunde Baiyewu, Deniece Williams, Gwen Dickey, Alexander O’Neal, Jaki Graham, Janet Kay and Candace Woodson

Album: Special Request – Soul Music

Man of the moment Paul Woolford unleashes his debut album as ‘Special Request’