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Africa Express, The Arches, Glasgow, Tue 4 Sep

An evening of supremely varied musical entertainment, featuring Damon Albarn and Carl Barat

'We want to bring a little African sunshine to warm your hearts', says Malian guitarist, Afel Bocoum as the Glasgow leg of Africa Express gets underway. It certainly felt like a mission accomplished for this sprawling, cross-cultural supergroup of…

Africa Express assembles African and UK musical talent for world tour

Damon Albarn-helmed project features Tony Allen, Carl Barat and more

Continuing Damon Albarn’s love affair with the music of the continent, the forthcoming Africa Express tour is surely the most high-profile collaboration ever attempted between the musicians of Africa and of the UK. Yet it has its roots with that other…

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat writing together again

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Pete Doherty and Carl Barat are writing together again. The Libertines rockers - who reformed the group for a handful of shows in 2010, five years after they split due to Pete's drug addiction - are planning to head to Thailand to work on new…

The Libertines writing new material

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Pete Doherty and Carl Barat are writing new Libertines songs together. The pair - who both fronted the band playing guitar and singing - have had a turbulent relationship since reuniting to play two festival shows in 2010, but have recently started…

Carl Barat: Libertines will perform again

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Carl Barat is "sure" The Libertines will perform together again. The 'Time For Heroes' hitmakers - Carl, Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall - have not shared a stage since their one-off comeback shows at the Reading and Leeds festivals in…

The Libertines frontmen reunite

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The Libertines Carl Barat and Pete Doherty have been hanging out together. The co-frontmen of the band posted a picture of them together on twitter, sparking excitement relations between have got better and they could get their band back together…

Carl Barat wants to 'start again' with Pete Doherty

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Carl Barat thinks he and Pete Doherty have to "start again" for The Libertines to work. The singer and guitarist said he feels currently there is "no future" for the group - who originally split in 2004, but reunited to play two huge shows last year…

The Libertines to play Glastonbury

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The Libertines are to reunite at the Glastonbury Festival this summer. The British indie band - fronted by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty - reformed to play the 2010 Reading and Leeds Festivals for their first live shows since 2004, and after the…

Pete Doherty planning to ask Carl to help write tracks

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Pete Doherty may ask his former Libertines bandmate Carl Barat to help him finish writing new songs. The 'Last Of the English Roses' singer admitted he is having trouble finishing tracks for his latest album with his present band, Babyshambles, and…

Carl Barat broke 'indie-stasis'

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Carl Barat had to break out of his "indie-stasis" to write his solo album. The Libertines co-frontman - who reunited with his former bandmates to perform at the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK this summer - decided to record his self titled…

Carl Barat's break-up songs

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Carl Barat's solo album is a "break-up" record. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' singer says his self-titled LP was written to address the aftermath of the ending of his bands The Libertines - who briefly reunited earlier this year - and Dirty Pretty Things…

Carl Barat still a Libertine

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Carl Barat is adamant The Libertines will continue and that there is "life in the old dog yet". The band's co-frontman said he is sure the recently reunited group will continue past their triumphant reunion shows which took place in August at the…

Libertines to record again?

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Carl Barat says The Libertines may record new songs. Following the group's reunion shows at the Reading and Leeds festival at the end of August, co-frontman Carl hopes they can continue in some form, although he has ruled out a full tour. The…

Libertines ponder permanent reunion

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The Libertines will decide after Reading and Leeds whether they will reunite full time. Carl Barat - who fronts the indie rockers alongside Pete Doherty - said everything rests on how the UK band's first two shows as a full group since 2004 go, as…

Pete Doherty to sing for Carl

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Pete Doherty is set to sing on Carl Barat's debut solo album. The pair recently reunited their band, The Libertines - putting their differences, which originally caused the group's end - behind them, and Carl is keen for Pete to provide vocals on the…

Carl Barat announces solo album

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Carl Barat has announced the details of his debut solo album. The Libertines co-frontman - who is to play the band's first full gig in six years later in the month - will release both his self-titled LP and debut solo single 'Run With The Boys' are…

T in the Park: Peter Doherty - Who's the man

‘I first saw The Libertines at Camden Monarch in 2002,’ says Anthony Thornton, NME writer and author of the group’s autobiography Bound Together. ‘I was there to see The Vines, who were supposed to be the next big thing, but The Libertines were…

Carlos Barat - Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Tue 9 Jun

Carlos Barat was given a warm reception at Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall on Tuesday 9th June as he played a rapturous set to thrilled fans. Although the all-seated venue was not sold out, Barat’s energetic performance drew hundreds of fans from their…