Issue 359

Jane Birkin.

Although primarily remembered as an actress, Jane Birkin is a national treasure in her adopted home of France. As muse to the late Serge Gainsbourg she was the inspiration for some of his greatest songs, many created after their thirteen-year domestic relationship had ended. Speaking from Cuba where she is making a film on the last days of Robert Louis Stevenson, at 58 Birkin retains her crisp, chirpy British accent and remains completely committed to Gainsbourg's songs, which will be highlighted during the Cabaret Festival in 'Arabesque'...

Morcheeba
The Antidote
Liberation/FMR


Morcheeba's first album with new vocalist and ex-Noonday Underground singer Daisy Martey demonstrates two clear facts. Firstly, they've made the right choice with their brassy new vocalist. While she doesn't have Skye Edward's silky smooth style, Martey's feistier voice allows the band to venture into new, braver territory. Secondly, Morcheeba is and will continue to be whatever Paul and Ross Godfrey - brothers and combined driving force - want it to be. This second factor is what makes Morcheeba one of the world's most fascinating groups...

The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is back again for 2005!
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As always, this is the place to be to find out all the latest on what's happening at the Festival...

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