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George, Ravi, and the rise of ‘Raga Rock’

Aidan Tinsley explores George Harrison’s famous relationship with Ravi Shankar and how the influence of Indian music has infiltrated the UK’s popular music scene

Record Reappraisal: The Beatles (The White Album)

Music

Ashwin Tharoor considers the unique style and creation of The Beatles’ innovative White Album fifty years from its original release

Review: ‘Let It Be’

Theatre

Evie Appleson reviews ‘Let It Be’, The Beatles musical at the Manchester Opera House

2016, psychedelia and The Beatles

Opinion

2016 has seen the build up of events of the last few decades finally burst — and The Beatles saw it coming

With A Little Help From My Friends: A Tribute To George Martin (1926-2016)

Music

A reflection on the legacy of Beatles producer George Martin

Review: Let it Be

Theatre

Jack Carmichael enters a world of ‘Beatlemania’ to review this show which follow the band’s musical journey

Manchester City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Sport

City are struggling for form at the moment, and on Sunday they fell at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur at The Etihad Stadium

Made in Britain

Fashion & Beauty

The closing ceremony of the London Olympic Games in 2012 was called a ‘Symphony of British Music’ and showcased the brilliance of British music from every rock, pop and hip hop sensation this tiny island of ours has produced. However there was also a segment dedicated to an equally important and influential aspect of British […]