Mouthing Off
“The princess of punnilingus, queen of quiplash, saucy scribe of 10 naughty novels ā Kathy Lette could be irritating
as hell in the ļ¬esh. Or she could just be loads of fun…”
Beginner’s Guide: Gipsy Kings
“They may have hit their chart-topping zenith in the 80s but Franceās flamenco-pop sensation are still going strong, as Jane Cornwell discovers.”
Culture Club
“Those without a country estate can join the club at Irelandās Castle Leslie, where good manners and outrageous behaviour are as welcome as low-key celebrities. Jane Cornwell saddles up for a unique experience.”
Article on Ireland’s Castle Leslie. (Part One,Ā Part TwoĀ andĀ Part Three)
Affirmation: Interview with Darren Hayes
“He won the adulation of millions, though fame never erased his own insecurities. Now former Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes is happy to face the world, flaws and all.”
Out Of The Blues: Interview with Diana Krall
“No more done-me-wrong songs: with her third wedding anniversary and her ļ¬rst baby on the way, whoop-dee-do tunes are the order of the day for jazz diva Diana Krall.”
Interview with Diana Krall for The Courier Mail’s Musicians supplement.
Music Frees The Soul: Essaouira World Music Festival
“Chaser touches down at the summer festivals: Jane Cornwell connects with the Gnawa at the Essaouira World Music Festival in Morocco.”
Article on theĀ Essaouira World Music Festival for Straight No Chaser.
Wild At Heart
“Pure white horses and untamed countryside combine to create an elemental experience.”
Travel article about aĀ horse riding trip in the Camargue for Bazaar.
The Best of Both Worlds
“Their mix of African and Latin music made them stars. Then they got into gold lamĆ© and it all went horribly wrong. Can Orchestra Baobab ever recover? By Jane Cornwell”
Music: At Home on Planet Peter
“Last week, Peter Gabriel’s Real World label celebrated a decade of championing world music. But does the global roster live in its founder’s shadow?”