The Way I See It
The shipyard painter, political activist and razor-sharp cartoonist Bob Starrett has just written a new book The Way I See It on his eventful life and times. Below we reprint one of his stories and review an essential read
La Boheme
ENO's production of La Boheme is a triumph,
Regulars
A man of great conviction
Friday 24 October 2008
INTERVIEW: Evergreen folkie RALPH McTELL tells the Star that, despite his gruelling tour schedule, he reckons he's got the best job in the world.
Authentic folkster
Friday 07 November 2008
MIKE NEWMAN looks ahead to a real treat for folk-lovers.
Give thanks for folk
Monday 24 November 2008
Left musicians to make the US holiday season go with a swing.
Concern for the real victims
Monday 01 December 2008
BETH PORTER tries to understand how a right winger can make such good films.
Parting of clouds
Monday 15 December 2008
Interview: Folk duo GEORGE MANN and JULIUS MARGOLIN are full of hope over George Bush's departure, but their anti-capitalist struggle goes on.
Points mean prizes
Monday 12 January 2009
BETH PORTER argues that Danny Boyle's latest effort Slumdog Millionaire raises important questions about quiz shows.
Let's get tweeting
Monday 19 January 2009
Forget Facebook, here's a better form of social networking.
The real Milk
Monday 19 January 2009
BETH PORTER with memories of the man behind the movie portrayal of Milk.
The soul of Coal
Tuesday 20 January 2009
KATHY MATTEA explains to MIKE NEWMAN why her mining town heritage lies at the heart of her songwriting.