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Mar 6, 2024 · As they celebrate more than four decades in pop with their career-spanning Glorious – The Ultimate Collection, Bananarama have come to the defence of Madonna against ageist trolls claiming she’s too old to tour.
Jun 15, 2023 · Bananarama have regained total control of their career by releasing their latest music independently. The duo, starring Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward, is celebrating 40 years together this year with a brand new album – their second independently-released long-player.
Sep 30, 2019 · Whatever happened to Bananarama? Well, wrapping up the summer with a studio album called 'In Stereo,' the duo Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin will release a live album, 'Live In Stereo,' this November for the proverbial cherry on top.
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- Their New Album Is Inspired by The ’80s: ‘It Still Stands The Test of Time’
- Bananarama Were Ingrained in The ’80s Gay Scene
- ‘Disgusting’ Record Labels Took Advantage of Young Artists
- Keren and Sara Came of Age in A ‘Sexist Establishment’
It’s now 40 years since Bananarama first burst onto the music scene with their big hair and punky aesthetic. They were one of England’s foremost bands, and they were a near constant fixture in the charts for much of the ’80s. Their story is well worn at this stage – Sara and Keren were childhood friends who both had a keen interest in music. They m...
Masqueradedeals with some big themes, but at its core, it’s a “joyous” electro-pop album that’s naturally infused with ’80s synth-pop. “Sara and I, our hearts are in that electro-pop/dance genre,” Keren says. “If you consider the music we’d been listening to as well, whether it’s the Jessie Ware album or The Weeknd or Dua Lipa, there’s a real nod t...
Both Sara and Keren are also keenly aware how much the LGBTQ+ community has stood by them throughout their careers, from when they started out in the early ’80s right up to now. They’ve always felt a kinship with their queer fans. “I think it’s [about] always having to fight for what you want. Gay people have had to do that and women have had to do...
It was a glorious time, but it didn’t come without its challenges. Sara and Keren are glad that they now have full ownership and control over the music they release – but that wasn’t always the case. “I mean we initially signed for no advance,” Sara explains. “We almost signed a publishing deal for peanuts because we didn’t know anything about it a...
Keren is glad the Me Too movement has taken hold in recent years, putting a harsh spotlight on some of the mistreatment women have had to endure. “It’s fantastic that’s come into the public eye because there are so many times where things happened and you think, ‘What a shame you didn’t speak out.’ You just accepted it. We grew up in a sexist estab...
May 3, 2024 · Wondering what Bananarama has been up to in the 40-plus years since they first hit the scene? Here's a look at the original lineup of the forever fabulous '80s girl group, then and now. Sara...
Jul 22, 2022 · Bananarama on Four Decades Together & Whether They’d Ever Call It Quits. New album 'Masquerade' is out now. By Gary Graff. 07/22/2022. Bananarama In Synk. Bananarama were of a mind to follow...
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Mar 6, 2024 · Before dropping their brand-new compilation album, the ladies of Bananarama took a walk down memory lane with fellow 80s kid Boy George.
