New releases from The Jim Mullen Quartet, Caroline Kraabel/John Edwards, and Matthew Muneses/Riza Printup
Bee all and end all
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The Fascinating Adventures of Little Bee
Beans On Toast
BEANS ON TOAST, otherwise known as Jay McAllister, with his catchy alt-folk tunes, has carved out for himself a career of a bit of a north-east London folk hero. But now he’s writing songs for a different type of audience.
His latest studio album, The Adventures of Little Bee, is a bit of a unique one. Bringing some new friends on board — nurse Jaime Adamsfield and teacher Lily Adamsfield, and with help from the animated Little Bee — they have written and illustrated a collection of 10 short stories and songs for kids.
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While the subject matter is sobering and serious, this isn't your run-of-the-mill polemic, write INDIE PURCELL
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An absolute must for those who love film and graphic novels, writes INDIANNA PURCELL
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INDIANNA PURCELL highly recommends a stage production that gives voice to the book’s muted black characters
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MARK TURNER gets over his discomfort that US cultural imperialism means we know more about US subcultures than our own
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CHRIS SEARLE speaks to violinist Faradena Afifi
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MIK SABIERS casts an appreciative ear towards the multiple musical influences behind shouty yet subtle troubadour