From cleaning hotel rooms to taking on the country’s political elite

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Meet the French MP Who Went From Cleaning Hotel Rooms to Taking on the Country's Political Elite Olly Haynes: When we encountered Rachel Keke in March in the crowd of the Paris general strike, she stood on a podium in her tricolour elected representative's sash, taking questions from journalists and protesters, with other members of La France Insoumise ("France Unbowed") the leftwing political party for which she is an MP. When we meet again in July at the headquarters of the United Voices of the World (UVW) trade union in Bethnal Green, London, the 49-year-old Franco-Ivoirienne is in civilian clothing and appears at ease among the outsourced migrant cleaners and trade unionists that have come to see her speak. She actively seeks out those currently on strike to offer them messages of solidarity and encourages francophone members of the meeting to address her with the informal "tu", rather than the formal "vous". CONTINUE READING ➡︎ Picks of the week... REPORT Manchester Police Drop Discriminatory Carnival Bans by Moya Lothian-McLean Greater Manchester Police abandoned plans to ban people from a local Caribbean carnival after Novara Media revealed that Black people were eight times more likely to be targeted. Read more... REVIEW The New 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' Doesn't Just Preach to the Converted by Juliet Jacques By transposing the Italian play to London in the 2020s, Daniel Raggett's new production is a memorable piece of consciousness-raising, argues Juliet Jacques. Read more... READ MORE ON NOVARAMEDIA.COM ➡︎ JOIN OUR SUPPORTERS ➡︎ The British media isn't meant to keep us informed. It isn't about relaying facts or providing useful context. It doesn't seek to tell the truth. More often than not it exists to serve the rich and powerful. But we are people-powered. You fund us: viewers, readers and listeners who have chosen to back truthful, independent media. We're not susceptible to trend-led, profit-driven corporate partnerships. We're not vulnerable to the whims of venture capitalists. Our work is possible because of you. Help us build people-powered media. Donate one hour's wage per month - or whatever you can afford - today. Copyright © 2022 Thousand Hands Ltd. All rights reserved. Thousand Hands Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales #11245029. Its registered address is 10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1EF. Novara Media is a trading name of Thousand Hands Ltd and, as such, the individual shall have no personal liability arising out of such communication, and liability or obligation rests solely with Novara Media. Opinions or advice contained in this email are subject to the terms and conditions set out in the relevant terms of business and are not necessarily agreed or authorised by Thousand Hands Ltd. We have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that no viruses are transmitted from Novara Media to any third party. Novara Media accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this email or the contents. Novara Media is regulated by IMPRESS, the independent press regulator.

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“I'm still slammed with orders. Each B-Bender is made with care and love, just like I did with the first one for Clarence White”: How Gene Parsons reinvented electric guitar playing with the B-Bender

Derek Trucks has been tackling Beck’s Bolero in his own spectacular fashion – watch him nail Jeff Beck’s influential guitar tour de force | The best-value electric guitar of 2023? Shergold's surprisingly affordable new Telstar model is a serious looker | “Dave Friedman has done it again”: Friedman has teamed up with Jake E. Lee for a new signature amp head – and it combines 2 specific eras of classic rock tones Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version August 14, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories Derek Trucks has been tackling Beck's Bolero in his own spectacular fashion – watch him nail Jeff Beck's influential guitar tour de force (Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty Images) The slide virtuoso has been paying tribute to the late Stratocaster master with a string of sensational covers The best-value electric guitar of 2023? Shergold's surprisingly affordable new Telstar model is a serious looker (Shergold Guitars) The revived UK brand's third electric guitar model delivers boutique Cabronita Telecaster vibes with a low price tag and an offset twist – but there's a catch "Dave Friedman has done it again": Friedman has teamed up with Jake E. Lee for a new signature amp head – and it combines 2 specific eras of classic rock tones (Friedman) The 20-watt head – which has separate Plexi and JEL channels – is accompanied by a matching cab Features "I'm still slammed with orders. Each B-Bender is made with care and love, just like I did with the first one for Clarence White": How Gene Parsons reinvented electric guitar playing with the B-Bender (Courtesy of Gene Parsons/Future) He was the drummer for the Byrds, but Parsons is best known in guitar circles for pioneering the Parsons/White B-Bender, a mind-bending mechanical contraption that changed the face of country guitar playing and beyond, finding fame in the hands of Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs, and Jimmy Page "I can't be a better Paul McCartney. I can't be a better you. I can only be a better me": 7 questions with Kat Dyson (Roberto Finizio/Getty Images) The Prince and Cyndi Lauper session stalwart talks first guitars, practice, and the importance of staying true to yourself From Guitar Player "The whole song turned into kind of a guitar dialogue back and forth": Watch Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton's infamous 'guitar duel' (Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty Images) "Duel? It was more of a guitar conversation – with a lot of passion," Robertson once said of the legendary performance He billed himself as the "Paganini of the guitar," and John Williams called him the "greatest guitarist/composer of any time": Here's how Agustín Barrios became a guitar legend (public domain) The Paraguayan sensation was a recording pioneer, and remains one of the 20th century's greatest guitar virtuosos and composers Buyer's Guides The very best impulse responses (Future) Take your recordings to another level with these high-quality cab IRs from York Audio, GGD, Ownhammer, ML Soundlabs, and more Lessons No, arpeggios aren't just for jazz and shred solos – here are 5 ways you can use them to freshen up any style of guitar playing (Future) Your riffs, rhythm parts, and solos can all benefit from a minor 7 arpeggio injection Reviews Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature Series and Scott LePage Custom Series review (Fishman) The Polyphia guitarists' innovative signature pickups boast an awesome tonal range, and take the Fishman Fluence multi-voice concept to a new level LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036

"We had no idea we were going to do it": That time Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge saluted the Band with a surprise campfire cover of The Weight

“It’s like you’re looking at Mozart and you’re like, ‘I’m gonna improvise over this part.’ No. That’s how those songs should be performed”: John 5 shares his approach to learning Mötley Crüe’s back catalog | “What you’re about to see may shock you”: Watch Jason Isbell show off some of his most prized vintage guitars on Gibson TV’s The Collection | “An incredible piece of history”: Peter Green’s 1962 Silvertone Speed Demon has just been listed on Reverb Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version August 11, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top Stories "It's like you're looking at Mozart and you're like, 'I'm gonna improvise over this part.' No. That's how those songs should be performed": John 5 shares his approach to learning Mötley Crüe's back catalog (Per Ole Hagen/Redferns/Getty Images) The band's new guitarist says he wanted to show the songs ultimate respect – but has been given permission to go "berserk" on the fretboard every now and then "What you're about to see may shock you": Watch Jason Isbell show off some of his most prized vintage guitars on Gibson TV's The Collection (Gibson TV/YouTube) "The guitar nerd's guitar nerd" has a vintage guitar haul that needs to be seen to be believed "An incredible piece of history": Peter Green's 1962 Silvertone Speed Demon has just been listed on Reverb (Graham Wiltshire/Hulton Archive/Getty Images/Reverb) The semi-hollow single-cut was first snapped up by Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares – whose impressive Peter Green guitar haul also included a very notable National resonator Features "We had no idea we were going to do it": That time Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge saluted the Band with a surprise campfire cover of The Weight (Juan de Dios J. Hernández/YouTube) The impromptu acoustic jam closes out the 2008 guitar-themed documentary, It Might Get Loud Steve Hackett called him "probably the most proficient tapper out there": Watch underrated tapping genius Stanley Jordan apply his masterful technique to Stairway to Heaven – on two guitars at once (Randy Rhoads/YouTube) The visionary virtuoso put a jazzy and classical spin on a technique most often associated with hard-rock, and applied it to a bold reimagining of the Led Zeppelin classic From Guitar Player "The audience was going nuts. They could feel the electricity happening": Randy Bachman reveals how a broken guitar string led to the Guess Who's 1970 mega-hit, American Woman (Michael Hurcomb/Corbis/Getty Images) Decades on, this accidental hit song remains a benchmark of guitar tone, and continues to inspire "I would try to get different sounds out of my guitar": Muriel Anderson on interpretation, inspiration, and dreaming about guitars (Bryan Allen) A true musical adventurer, Anderson has played with Chet Atkins and Les Paul, and continues to perform throughout America Buyer's Guides Guitar World deals of the week: Up to 40% off at Musician's Friend, plus 20% off Fender Vintera guitars (Future) We've been scouring the web for more killer deals this week, with plenty of discounts to be had on gear from PRS, Gretsch, Schecter, and loads more Lessons "It's fun, and things can get swampy in a hurry": Joe Bonamassa teaches the fundamentals of slide guitar (Future) In this lesson, the blues ace takes you through the basics of how to play slide guitar, including muting, tuning, and the "dreaded intonation" Reviews Seymour Duncan HyperSwitch review (Seymour Duncan) This Bluetooth-equipped pickup selector opens up a vast world of tonal possibilities LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036