ALSO IN MUSIC

• Track of the Week: Mulatu Astatke
  

  Every time I play this I'm asked what it is, so this week is a good week to point out Mulatu Astatke's "Yegelle Tezeta," as never before has African music been so incredibly hot.

• Off The Record
  

  Whether you’re an aural afficianado or just need some tunes to kick start the weekend, UJ’s sonorous sleuth scratches out the latest and greatest from the music scene for your listening pleasure.

• Bloom-in' Marvellous
  

  Now in its third year, Bloom Festival turns its nose up at the usual array of predictable festival acts in favour of the cutting-edge.

   

• Strings of Life
  

  Those who like to venture to the leftside of modern music may already have John Metcalfe on their musical radar somewhere between the likes of Jon Hassell and Craig Armstrong.

• Boxed up, ready to go
  

  This year's Lovebox festival will be the biggest and best yet. Covering 30 acres of Victoria Park, eight stages of music will be complimented by a substantial kids area.

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