Ishman Bracey - 1928-29There is something hard and uncompromising about the personality of Ishman Bracey, something challenging and direct. It is evident in the known photographs of him when he was in his late twenties, staring fixedly at the photographer. In one shot his expression is steady, even sullen; in the more familiar cut from an old Victor catalogue he struggled a mirthless and unfriendly smile.

including Papi

unconventional album

founded in 2010

and his special guest Woods

An institution in their homeland

November Music Festival

As befits the setting

Featuring local musicians and field recordings of bird song and pubs

Louis Andriessen

Melissa McCarthy

beyond the barriers of physical distance and far away from musical or spiritual stagnation

whimsical and earnest