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Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool
By Claudia Efemini

Despite the city’s backdrop of deprivation and racism, vibrant nightclubs and daring artists thrived – but after No 1 success for the Real Thing, why was the scene ignored?

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/09/even-better-than-the-real-thing-the-overlooked-black-music-scene-of-1970s-liverpool

#Music #RB #Popandrock #Culture #Liverpool #Race #BlackBritishculture #Soul #TheGuardian #ClaudiaEfemini

Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn
By Patrick Butler and Claudia Efemini

Government review led by former minister to recommend huge expansion of onsite schemes for those who need support

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/16/special-needs-internships-youth-jobs-crisis-milburn-review

#Youthunemployment #Specialeducationalneeds #Autism #Mentalhealth #Youngpeople #Careers #Unemployment #Benefits #Learningdisability #TheGuardian #PatrickButler #ClaudiaEfemini

‘Like Backstreet Boys, but less sultry’: how the Jonas Brothers notched up 20 years of pop stardom against the odds
By Claudia Efemini

Unlike their Disney peers, the toothesome trio didn’t pivot to being sexy – and they’re now at their stadium-filling peak. Fans and collaborators explain their unique, cheesy appeal

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/05/jonas-brothers-20-years-in-pop

#Popandrock #Music #Culture #DisneyChannel #WaltDisneyCompany #Television #TheGuardian #ClaudiaEfemini

‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
By Claudia Efemini

Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own lives

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/29/you-have-to-sit-quietly-until-you-die-the-families-failed-by-englands-social-care-system

#Socialcare #AndyBurnham #Alzheimers #Dementia #Downssyndrome #Autism #Disability #Health #TheGuardian #ClaudiaEfemini

Add to playlist: the ramshackle, soulful twang of Twisted Teens and the week’s best new tracks
By Shaad D'Souza, Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Claudia Efemini and Laura Snapes

The New Orleans country-punk duo are on a hot streak, about to release their third album in a year, and the crunchy, literate hooks keep coming

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/24/twisted-teens-week-s-best-new-tracks-add-to-playlist

#Music #Culture #Indie #TheGuardian #ShaadDSouza #BenBeaumontThomas #ClaudiaEfemini #LauraSnapes