wed 17/09/2025

Tim Cumming

Articles By Tim Cumming

Kyungso Park, Near East Quartet, Purcell Room review - hot Korean contemporary

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CD: Marianne Faithfull - Negative Capability

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Slow Moving Clouds, Purcell Room review - a new take on folk

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More Blood, More Tracks review - Bob Dylan opens up

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CD: Karine Polwart – Laws of Motion

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CD: Richard Thompson - 13 Rivers

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CD: Paul McCartney - Egypt Station

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WOMAD, Charlton Park review – drawing the world a little closer

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theartsdesk in Essaouira: Festival of Gnawa - 21st-century trance masters

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The Rolling Stones, Twickenham Stadium review - until the next goodbye?

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Songlines Encounters Festival, Kings Place review - mellifluous launch from African strings

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CD: Willie Nelson - Last Man Standing

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Arena: Bob Dylan - Trouble No More, BBC Four review - up close and personal with Gospel Bob

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CD: Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker - Seedlings All

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CD: The Gloaming - Live at The NHC

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CD: Stick in the Wheel - Follow Them True

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