“Why do black people always have to be excellent? Why can’t we be normal?” So says Slim in the new film from director Melinda Matsoukas (responsible for videos of music royalty such as Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Rihanna and Missy...
Read MoreLike my recent attempt at bowling with the Editor of Northern Soul, I failed miserably at the ‘guess the football shirt from 1891/2 season’. I suppose I’m not much of a historian and my sporting prowess is all in my head. The...
Read MoreIn a first for Northern Soul, three of my interests have combined in one night: theatre, soul music and football. There aren’t many players I wished had signed for Arsenal over the years. Maybe Cantona, even Beckham as he was...
Read MoreMuch like my recent attempt at bowling with the Editor of Northern Soul, I failed miserably at ‘guess the football shirt from the 1891/2 season’ at the National Football Museum’s new exhibition. It’s possible that my...
Read More“I have total trouser envy!” said my friend Erin, aged 11 and three-quarters. It’s no secret that I’m totally in awe and hopelessly in love with Janelle Monáe and have been for years. When Manchester International Festival...
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