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Mark Edwards
The Sunday Times
Mark Edwards
The Sunday Times

African Soul Rebels
An intriguing triple bill featuring hip-hop from Senegal, courtesy of Daara J, the fabulous Saharan blues of Tinariwen, and Algerian punk from Rachid Taha.
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, today; The Sage, Gateshead, Mon; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Wed; Jazz and Roots Club, Shrewsbury, Thu; De Montfort Hall, Leicester, Fri; Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W12, Sat

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Brendan Benson
Jack White’s favourite songwriter brings peerless power pop from Detroit, with a sneak preview of his Alternative to Love album.
Venue, Edinburgh, Mon; Charlotte, Leicester, Tue; 100 Club, W1, Wed; Sugarmill, Stoke, Thu; Zanzibar, Liverpool, Fri; Barfly, Cardiff, Sat