‘a star in the 1950s, she’s been forgotten by generations since’

No matter how famous a composer is in their lifetime, their fate is decided after they die. Will their style fall quickly out of fashion? Was enough of their music published to make it possible to per

Cleo Laine (Born 1927) Jazz singer Over a career spanning many decades, Cleo Laine’s richly colourful contralto voice and exceptional vocal agility won her a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performan

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

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Dear Simon, My daughter, Wendy, and I have enjoyed so many visits to Singapore, and this year we felt it was about time we put our thoughts and experiences down on paper. Sir Stamford Raffles was knig

There’s no doubt Broadway and West End powerhouse Marisha Wallace’s professional life is going great guns right now. The 39-year-old singer and actor is currently making history as the first Black wom