Amiri Baraka (formerly LeRoi Jones), the Maoist revolutionary who was called “the primary theorist of the Black Arts Movement ...

They were some of the most talented musicians and performers of their generation, and in their short lives, each made a ...

Richard Manuel biography a loving testament to a key member of The Band originally appeared on Goldmine.

His Life and Music, from The Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band’ after deep dives into archival materials and original ...

Northern Irish musician Sir Van Morrison has revealed how “negative feedback” was the main inspiration behind his latest album, as he touched on making a record that was “fun” and how ...

VAN Morrison has announced a second celebratory concert in Belfast to mark his 80th birthday. The first 80th Birthday Celebration Concert at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall will take place on Morrison ...

Sir Van Morrison has announced a second date for his special Belfast concert celebrating his 80th birthday this summer due to “phenomenal demand”.

Sir Van Morrison is helping child victims of war with a special release of three songs. The Belfast legend is one of a number of artists and acts, including Tayor Swift, U2 and the Boomtown Rats ...

The first official biography of The Band’s Richard Manuel, featuring new interviews with Van Morrison and Eric Clapton, will be published in May.

One of Van’s most affecting odes to a higher power, In The Garden was the spiritual centrepiece on the No Guru, No Method, No Teacher album in 1986 and remains in the great man’s setlists to ...

Susan Morrison: Well, it isn’t an “authorized” bio, in the way that term is generally understood. Lorne had no control over it and asked nothing of me.

Van Morrison has become the first musician to be named by Queen's as its artist-in-residence There has been a mixed reaction to the news that Sir Van Morrison is the first musician to be named ...