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Orangutan. Of course
From animals to objects, plants to birds, and all of its cultural associations, the meeting of red and yellow, symbol of change, joy, entertainment and also warning, this week let’s explore songs are about anything clearly of this colour
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From the cover of The Slits' guitarist Viv Albertine's book Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys (2014)
Let me tell you a story … this week we're looking for songs that capture the narrative or arc of a person's life, about themselves or others, famous or unknown, whether that's in the first or third person
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Can anyone soar higher than Yma Sumac?
Inspired by hundreds of songs nominated in last week's topic, guest curator Hoshino Sakura creates two beautifully elevated playlists, taking it up to even higher art with a wonderful, painterly gallery display
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Brushes and paints at the ready? From Magritte to Old Masters, our guest writer Severin, inspired by nominations from last week's topic, turns the bar into an art class distinctly in the hue of Joyce Grenfell
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1) Keith Richards by Ronnie Wood
This week the Bar becomes a special gallery filled with music stars' work! Peruse the paintings and name their famous creators, and suggest songs inspired by art and artists from any period or genre
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The naked truth ...
Apocalyptic tunes? From calamitous elections to climate chaos, the world may be going to hell in a handbasket, but let's try and carry ourselves there with dignity, humour and music to match
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