Debbie Harry on a new Blondie album, 'Reclaiming Amy', Reassessing Amy Winehouse's musical legacy
Debbie Harry on a new Blondie album. Ten years from her death, a new film, Reclaiming Amy, tells the story of Amy's life from her family's side, and we reassess her musical legacy.
Chart-topping New York post-punk group Blondie have more than 40 years of chart success under their belts and in 2019 they decided to travel to play some concerts in Havana Cuba. We speak with singer Debbie Harry about the warmth of the reception they received, about integrating local styles and musicians in their set and much more. A new EP is about to be released which shows the fruits of their labour.
This Friday marks 10 years since Amy Winehouse died. In a new film 'Reclaiming Amy' to be shown on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two, director Marina Parker spoke to her friends and her mum Janis to get their side of her story, and how Amy's life and death affected them. She explains to John about working with them and showing the world a different side of the singer.
Natalie Williams and Troy Miller both worked with Amy Winehouse. They delve into her musicianship and reassess her legacy as a singer, jazz musician and song writer.
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Reclaiming Amy
Janis will be on Woman’s Hour with Catriona Gourlay, who’s in the film, on Weds 21 July at 10 am
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