In 1996, Ry Cooder assembled the Buena Vista Social Club and turned Havana’s forgotten musical aristocracy into unlikely stars. Twenty-five years on, the magic of the joyous, bittersweet album they recorded together is stronger than ever. But how did its curator and venerable cast navigate power cuts, food shortages and meetings with Fidel Castro?

It's the latest new material from the returning four-piece

The extensive reissue set celebrates the albums’ 20th anniversary.

Lydon has already hit back, branding them "filthy liars"

From the 2 Tone tour to Encore and beyond, via Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield and Special AKA, your definitive guide to an incendiary political band

Heavy band, heavy doc

With a new album out, on the 40th anniversary of their classic single "Ghost Town", the Ultimate Music Guide to The Specials. From the 2 Tone...

An extended interview with the legendary filmmaker

The project consists of Greenwood, Thom Yorke and Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner.

Blur and Gorillaz man is set to showcase tracks from his new record The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows