Author Archives: Claire Armitstead

The Sao Paulo Tapes – in pictures

Posted on July 17, 2019

Songs of resistance and hope … Harvey Brough and Monica Vasconcelos Te Te Te-te-e-te … Monica calls to the choir And the choir responds … Te Te Te-te-e-te Ilê Ayê … A star is born, and his name is James … Continue reading →

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Freedom Song – in pictures

Posted on March 25, 2019

Harvey works his magic Oh, we’re a gonna sing (without scores) Gladstone meets George White: Sam West and Justin Butcher Get on board, children: the Riverside Singers (Riverside School, Barking) Ella Sheppard takes charge: Emily Dankworth gives us a D … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Pepper singalong – in pictures

Posted on February 4, 2019

Let us introduce to you. The one and only Harvey Brough… Mmm, we get high with a little help from our friends (p.s we’re altos) He’s leaving home … (Oh no he isn’t. James Murray is back in charge) Going … Continue reading →

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Banish the winter blues with our Sergeant Pepper singalong

Posted on January 10, 2019

‘What would you think if I sang out of tune?’   We’d invite you to join our SERGEANT PEPPER SINGALONG Everyone is welcome to join us for a rare opportunity to sing of  some of the most famous songs in pop … Continue reading →

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Freedom Song – when Gospel came to the Empire

Posted on January 4, 2019

In 1871 a group of singers from Nashville, Tennessee, took to the road, arriving in London with a music that had never before been heard in public. But this was no ordinary choir. The Fisk Jubilee Singers were students who … Continue reading →

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