JAMES BROWN Ultimate remixes album out now on Universal Japan

Paul Murphy (Afroart records) makes a return to (the best night out in the kingdom) on Saturday 29th to Play Drumpound at the Brogue Inn, Tralee he will also be palying Corks City Limits on Friday night

Looking like a rough-shod offshoot of the Russian Mafia, the Bad plus are rapidly earning themselves a reputation as the piano trio of the moment. Their album "These are the Vistas" is out now on Cd with covers of Nirvana's - Smells like a teen spirit, Blondie, Abba and Aphex Twin. Listen to them live from the Pizza Express London

These Weapons of Mass Destruction cannot be displayed

"Rag Tower" an installation by Kerry Artist Caoimhghin O'Fraithile in residence at Centrum Arts in Washington State.

A Letter from Michael Moore to George W. Bush.

In a world gone mad BeastieBoys.com mp3 download

Carl craig's The Detroit Experiment gets album of the week on the BBC's excellent music website. Read the review or listen to the album in full.

BJÖRK, Matthew Herbert Big Band, Jamie Lidell, Gilles Peterson, Metro area, Bugge Wesseltoft, Bjorn Torske, Akufen are among the acts confirmed for this years Sónar Festival :12, 13, 14 June 2003. Matthew Herbert will be presenting his big band project in the Auditori de Barcelona on the Thursday night. More details and a preview programme here

Jurassic 5 + DJ Format (PIAS) + DJ Tu-Ki (Irish DMC Champion 2002) play the Redbox Dublin on Wed. 26th March.

Hank Ballard R.I.P - saddened to hear of the death of the legendary funk singer. Hank produced some amazing music with his band the Highlighters on James Brown's King label. His lyrics were filled with raunchy double-entendres that left little to the imagination, pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in the '50s and as a result most were banned on the radio. Hank Ballard - "Hey There Sexy Lady" Stang records (1974) - a classic

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