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Godmothers of Pop
Kiki Dee – born Pauline Matthews, in Bradford – began her recording career on Fontana as a 16-year-old in 1963. She went on to become the first female British artist…
The Godmothers of Pop: Candi Staton interview
David Burke chats to Candi Staton as she plans to release her 30th album, Unstoppable, which proves to be a fitting title… Candi Staton is set to release Unstoppable, her 30th…
The Godmothers of Pop: Robin S interview
Robin S tells Douglas McPherson all about defining the sound of Diva House with her 1993 hit Show Me Love. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Robin S shot to…
The Godmothers of Pop: Sonia interview
Douglas McPherson catches up with Sonia, who tells all about working with Stock, Aitken and Waterman, what it felt like to reach No.1 aged 18 and whether she thinks the…
The Godmothers of Pop – Rozalla interview
As a young girl in her native Zambia, Rozalla began singing in clubs and made her television debut aged 13. When her family relocated to Zimbabwe, she fronted several R&B…
The Godmothers of Pop – Chaka Khan interview
Chicago-born Yvette Marie Stevens joined funk group Rufus in the early-70s, changed her name and inspired Stevie Wonder to write a song for her. Five decades later Chaka Khan’s imperious…
Annabella Lwin interview: “I’m evolving as an artist”
In this Annabella Lwin interview, the former Bow Wow Wow singer tells her turbulent story… How do you look back on the “naked” controversy over the cover of Bow Wow…
Clare Grogan – The Classic Pop Interview
Three albums with pop-punk playthings Altered Images, the de rigeur-but-doomed solo career, and a life on screen, from Red Dwarf to Skins… oh, and a children’s book about a little…
Lisa Stansfield – The Classic Pop Interview
Lancashire soul diva Lisa Stansfield began her career by winning Search For A Star in 1980, but had to wait another nine years before she topped charts around the globe…
Godmothers of Pop – Yoko Ono Interview
From her first career as a visual and performance artist to her years as John Lennon’s wife, muse and creative partner, and finally to her own lengthy career in music,…