Contemporary & pop

“It was about time that we reached out a little more,” says a­ha singer Morten Harket of the group’s new album Foot Of The Mountain. Released on 13 July on…

“Accentuate the Positive is an important moment in the career of an important singer,” says one Rolling Stone writer. “With this remarkable record, Al Jarreau has found new freedom. By…

Andreas, Tess and Annikafiore are together ALCAZAR, Sweden’s latest pop sensation. The band made its debut in 1999 when Shine On was released as their first single in Sweden. This…

Anastacia is an American singer­songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United…

Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948) is the most successful composer of musicals of his generation and also a breaker of molds for the type. His predecessors were, for the most…

One of the finest and most outstanding musical voices of our time, singer, songwriter, campaigner and activist, Annie Lennox is celebrated as an innovator, an icon, and a symbol of…

She might be the younger sister of superstar Jessica Simpson, but don’t confuse their tastes or style when it comes to music. Waco, Texas-born Ashlee Simpson always loved music. At…

Avril Lavigne enjoys a multi-faceted career as both a singer/songwriter and would-be actress. Her transition from skater-chick teen idol to grown-up songstress was accomplished seemingly overnight but she has doubled…

Bananarama celebrate their 30th Anniversary this year and their achievements speak for themselves. Two Band Aid appearances, an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful…

As a member of the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb sang and played the guitar along with his twin brothers Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb. Among the group’s well-known hits are…