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More than 40 music stars recorded ‘We Are the World’ in 1985, raising $100 million

In 1985, 'We Are the World' was recorded by over 40 music stars to aid famine relief. The charity single raised more than $80 million for humanitarian efforts across Africa and the United States. USA for Africa has worked to address long-term development and strengthen local capacities over the decades.…

The Times of India · Oct 26

A life lived in music: Nadia Boulanger, the musicians' mentor

By the time she died, 47 years ago this week, Nadia Boulanger had taught some of the 20th century’s greatest musicians. Generations of composers, conductors, performers and arrangers passed through her apartment in Paris. More than a midwife to male genius, she was an exceptional talent in her own right.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25

Ain’t nobody better: Chaka Khan’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Ahead of the release of her 13th solo album, the fantastically titled Chakzilla, we rank the best of a sublime catalogue of funk, slow jams and tears-on-the-dancefloor disco

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Quincy Jones emailed saying, ‘Hey man, I need to have a word’: how Jacob Collier made In My Room

‘Stevie Wonder and Prince played all the instruments on their albums, but in recording studios. I did it all in a back room at home – and then it won two Grammys’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

The Sequel To Michael Could Be Much Darker Than The First Movie. Here's Why I Don't Think It Will Be

Who's bad?

Cinemablend · Jun 9

“He thought someone was winding him up. But it was actually Quincy Jones calling to say, ‘I love the songs you’ve written. Would you come to LA and work on a project with me?’”: How Heatwave's Rod Temperton ended up writing songs for Michael Jackson

Barry Blue recalls the moment Temperton got the call to go and work on the album that would become Off The Wall

MusicRadar · Apr 28

Ezra Collective: The astonishing rise of London’s most important band

Ezra Collective are celebrating 10 years since their first release — and London’s most exciting band are still on a (jazz) mission to unite, inspire and rethink the world

Evening Standard · Apr 23

“I was just a new guy, probably number nine on the list”: Larry Carlton on his nerve-shredding debut session with Quincy Jones – and the time he was called to play guitar on a Michael Jackson smash-hit

Carlton's experiences are a great example of why a session player has to be ready for anything

MusicRadar · Apr 21

Van Morrison to be honoured with lifetime achievement award

Sir Van Morrison is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Jazz FM Awards 2026, taking place in central London next month. The 80-year-old Northern Irish musician stated that jazz and blues have consistently been at the core of his musical work. Morrison boasts a career spanning…

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Quincy Jones' estate sells portion of studio wizard's music catalogue

Part of Quincy Jones' music catalogue has been sold to HarbourView Equity Partners.

BANG Premier · Mar 13