African artists with major US industry support have the advantage - now more than ever.
Black artists have been fundamental to the history of alternative music – the introduction of the Mobos’ alternative category mustn’t forget that.
The genre of contemporary Christian music has been around for decades, but the line between CCM and secular pop music has always been blurry.
With streaming, people listen to individual tracks but the Mercury Prize is all about albums, is it still relevant?
Kate Bush follows Joan Armatrading as the second female singer-songwriter to receive this honour in 2020.