A novel by Argentinian Jorge Consiglio, a personal dictionary by Uruguayan Ida Vitale, and poetry by Mexican Homero Aridjis
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Breaking barriers in Brighton and Belgium
MIK SABIERS savours the first headline solo show of the stalwart of Brighton’s indie-punk outfit Blood Red Shoes
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STEVEN ANDREW is moved beyond words by a historical account of mining in Britain made from the words of the miners themselves
CAILEAN MCBRIDE welcomes a refreshing and timely study of the way officialdom creates structures that exclude LGBT+ rights and humanity
The bard mourns the loss of comrades and troubadours, and looks for consolation with Black Country Jess
CHRIS MOSS relishes the painting and the life story of a self-taught working-class artist from Warrington
TWO very contrasting but fantastic gigs last Saturday night, after a very well deserved three points for the Seagulls against Norwich.
Firstly to St Richard’s Hall on the Hollingdean estate in Brighton where I did a half-hour set at a fundraiser for CASE (Community Advice, Support and Education) which helps vulnerable people in an area which needs it a lot in the face of the relentless Tory cutbacks.
Grime, rhyme, rap & reggae with Gary Clail Sound System headlining — great atmosphere and well done to Stig Muller and to the rappers and grimers who gave this old punk poet a great reception.
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