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Rufus Wainwright interview in The Independent

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What an insightful, interesting read - Thank you so much Barry!
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Rufus Wainwright

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rufus picks his inheritance tracks on saturday live - bbc radio 4.
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Rufus Wainwright

Inheritance Tracks

In this edition of Inheritance Tracks Rufus Wainwright reveals the stories behind the music that continues to inspire him; from the highlands of Scotland to a powerful song gifted to his peers and contemporary gay men.

Music:

Inherited: Wild Mountain Thyme - Judy Collins

Pass on: Heading for Home by Peggy Seeger

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fgk3qm
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Rufus Wainwright and Tom Allen

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page 162 of "no shame" - "...i started listening to rufus wainwright..." while preparing to engage in the career of stand-up comedy.

page 175 of same book - ..."i'd taken mum to a rufus wainwright concert"...

https://tomindeed.com/books/
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Rufus Wainwright - loud and proud on bbc 6 musci

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19.00 hours wednesday 31st may, 2023.
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with Rufus Wainwright & Justin Vivian Bond

Loud and Proud

Rufus Wainwright and Justin Vivian Bond share their musical influences, passions and lives as they continue 6 Music's Loud and Proud season, celebrating LGBTQ+ voices throughout June.

Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is a singer, songwriter, and composer. Alongside his 10 studio albums and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks, Rufus has also written two classical operas. Rufus is the son of musicians Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the older brother of singer Martha Wainwright.

And, Justin Vivian Bond is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Described as "the best cabaret artist of their generation" and a "tornado of art and activism". With a musical voice self-described as "kind of woody and full with a lot of vibration", Vivian is a Tony-nominated performer who has received dozens more awards.

Join Rufus and Vivian as they take you on a journey through their lives, showcasing the songs that soundtracked their most pivotal moments!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mdgq
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Rufus Wainwright - interview on bbc front row

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interview with rufus - trailed for 6th june, 2023 - 19.15 hours - uk time.

folkocracy being promoted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mlt3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folkocracy
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Rufus Wainwright - bbc proms - september, 2023

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Rufus Wainwright brings his signature brand of ‘Baroque pop’ back to the Proms in the first of two concerts with the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Sarah Hicks.

The Canadian-American singer, songwriter and composer’s 2003 album, Want One,draws on everything from opera to cabaret, chanson and jazz. Here, it is presented in brand new symphonic arrangements created specially for the Proms.

20% off your second ticket when you book for both Want One and Want Two.

https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets ... -want-one/

https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets ... -want-two/
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Rufus Wainwright - Opening Night

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rufus writes music and lyrics for new musical in london - opening night :

https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/wha ... ning-night
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