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Duran Duran and the glamour v grit music wars of the 80s

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Samira Ahmed

Ahead of tonight’s BBC4 Duran Duran night.. There is one rather interesting section of my interview with John Taylor and Roger Taylor we couldn’t quite get into the final Front Row edit on Monday night.   So here’s the transcript. … Continue reading →

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No Mr Bond, I expect you to cry.

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Samira Ahmed

This column (updated since it appeared in The Big Issue last week) explores whether old James Bond films can still be enjoyed in a more feminist, more racially equal society. And then Danny Boyle put him at the heart of … Continue reading →

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John Barry: Sentimental Music Man in an E-type Jaguar

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Samira Ahmed

Beat Girl
The Knack
Out of Africa Continue reading →

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