Songlines Guide to Festivals 2011

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“Whether youā€™re looking to soak up the musical vibe in an English country field, or fancy venturing somewhere more exotic, thereā€™s a wealth of festivals taking place this year. We highlight some of our favourites…”

My rundown of the best summer festivals in 2011 for Songlines.

Buena Vista

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“The unquenchable thirst for all things Cuban.”

Article for The Weekend Australian’s Review magazine on Cuban music and culture in Australia (Part OneĀ andĀ Part Two).

Maalems at Essaouira

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“The Gnawa of Morocco are famed for their deep, soulful music and their healing and trance powers. To see the maalem spirit masters in action, Jane Cornwell visits the Gnawa Festival in Essaouira and Torben Holleufer witnesses trance in action at a religious festival.”

Article on Essaouira for Songlines.

Sizzling in the Home of Salsa

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“Dance mad: A little lighthearted flirting and lots of doggy-style dancing are all part of the charm of Santiago de Cuba, says JANE CORNWELL”

Article on Santiago, Cuba for Metro (Part OneĀ andĀ Part Two).

On A Roll: Interview with Tim Minchin

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“Tim Minchin used to be in a covers band; now he plays arenas. He talks to Jane Cornwell ahead of a homecoming tour.”

Interview, and cover story, with Tim Minchin for The Weekend Australian’s Review magazine (Cover,Ā Part OneĀ andĀ Part Two)

Salsa Sensation

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“Jane Cornwell meets Irene Miguel, whose holistic approach to salsa, fusing Pilates, yoga and dance, has been a global success.”

Article for Dance Today magazine.

Fancy a Fight After Work?

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“Fight night: Far from the razzmatazz of big-money bouts in Las Vegas, amateur kickboxer Jane CornwellĀ visits one of Britainā€™s backstreet nightclubs, which are becoming a haven for white-collar fight clubs.”

Article for Metro on London’s fight clubs (Part OneĀ andĀ Part Two)