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Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) was a prolific composer of secular music - she produced very little sacred music. She also had to navigate a world of men and musical patronage (or lack of it in her case). As the song say, 'What Can One Do'?

German soprano Simone Kermes is the vocalist.

New Focaccias - Turkey, ham & pepperoni focaccia with tomato, red onion & Cajun mayo. £4.90. Make it a meal deal: add a snack and a drink for £6.95.

Sweet Bites - beignets (jam-filled doughnut balls): £1 each or six for £5

Add any muffin to your hot or cold drink for only £2 after 2:00 p.m every day in April.

Buy five creams and get your sixth free.

Award-winning and much in-demand, the Kanneh-Masons are seven brothers and sisters - Isata, Jeneba, Braimah, Konya, Aminata, Sheku and Mariatu - all of whom play either violin, piano or cello. Here is their take on Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song'.

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Black Box Recorder made three albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s and then went off 'do other things'. Then social media got interested when Billie Eilish posted videos of herself listening to their first song, 'Child Psychology'. So Black Box have decided to reform. Smart move.

This song captures their deadbeat feel. Their collection of 'B' sides was called 'the Worst of Black Box Recorder'. You get the picture.

The seasonal hot food menu has arrived, bringing fresh new flavours for the months ahead. 

Enjoy a variety of options including Lamb kofta, BBQ pulled pork bap, black sesame chicken skewer, roast corn, pepper & feta tacos, fish burger with mushy peas, Kung Pao chicken with egg fried rice and more. Only £6.50.

Hungarian composer György Kurtág was 100 years old last month. But he isn't taking it easy having just had his second opera premiered.

Kurtág started Játékok (Games) in 1973 with the idea of capturing the spirit of a child's play. He has been playing ever since - there are ten volumes.

One of the great blues singers whose mix of blues and gospel is in full force here.

'What's that you say Bobby?' 

'When you got a heartache there ain't nothing you can do.'

Short Stories 2, addendum

The critics say this is the beginning of the Stones' decline. Some decline.

They can't say we never tried.

Ramen Lunch Pop-Up, Tuesday 24 February, 12 – 2 pm

• Choose from sesame tofu or char siu pork
• Pick your base: egg noodles or rice noodles
• Served in a comforting vegetable broth with pak choi, beansprouts, and your choice of toppings including spring onion, red chilli, coriander, and sesame seeds