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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 麻豆官网首页入口 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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Debbie Harry

Blondie's latest album,聽Vivir en la Habana,聽is out now

Main image: Debbie Harry
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Reclaiming Amy

Reclaiming Amy is on 麻豆官网首页入口 Two on Fri 23 July at 9 pm

Janis will be on Woman鈥檚 Hour with Catriona Gourlay, who鈥檚 in the film, on Weds 21 July at 10 am

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  • Mon 19 Jul 2021 19:15

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