When Smokey Sings
Tim CliffordSesame Street is 40 years old. Here’s a genius Smokey Robinson appearance on the show to celebrate. Also heartily recommended is Little Richard’s rubber ducky. watch?v=UyUxVCR0p9g
Author archive: Tim Clifford
Sporting life
Tim CliffordIt’s 233 days until the World Cup kicks off in South Africa on June 11 2010. I know this because one of the British tabloids has started to run a countdown to the Cup on its sports pages. Between now … Continue reading
Orch TP Poly Rythmo de Cotonou
Tim CliffordSunday, 27 September witnessed an enthralling performance by Orchestre TP Poly Rythmo de Cotonou at London’s Barbican Centre. Anyone who has heard one of the band’s compilation CDs on Soundway or Analog Africa will understand why it was so special. … Continue reading
An unfortunate coincidence
Tim CliffordKraftwerk live on stage in Cracow, Poland, 2008 Waxwork of the last meeting of the Great Fascist Council in 1943 on display in the Museo delle Cere, Rome
Music Go Music
Tim CliffordGala Bell of Music Go Music, ICA, London, 22 September 2009 A five-foot-tall hourglass stood on stage, its sands unmoving, when Music Go Music made their London debut at the ICA last night. The prop seemed a wry acknowledgement that … Continue reading
