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Springsteen crosses over into Mexico

In an America awash with leering cruelty, Inyo, a beautiful record by an extraordinary musician, is finally heard after two decades in the vault

Dancing in the dark: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform in Massachusetts in the US in August during their world tour. Photo: Lisa Dragani/Getty Images

God with a battered Telecaster

In his music and concerts, Bruce makes us feel seen, cared for and loved – just like a deity should

Demonstrators dressed in black veils join a rally in New York 27 February, 2000 to protest the acquittal of four white police officers in the shooting death of African immigrant Amadou Diallo (portrait). Hundreds turned out to protest.  (Doug Kanter/AFP)
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Amadou Diallo will never be forgotten

Amadou Diallo, a Guinean man, was killed by NYPD officers 21 years ago. Today protesters still invoke his name as they fight for justice

Born to make music: The image

The Boss battled the old SA

First it was a hit single and LP. Now it’s the title of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography. ‘Born to Run’ shows The Boss’s life’s work hasn’t ended.

Bruce Springsteen on stage in Johannesburg.

Springsteen: A lesson in myth-making

You get a glimpse of the man behind the myth in Peter Ames Carlin’s biography, "Bruce", chronicling the life of rock ‘n roller Bruce Springsteen.

The gospel according to Bruce Springsteen

A Springsteen show is part revivalist church service, part leftist political rally. But above all, it is a sweat-drenched rock ‘n roll spectacle.

A South African’s discovery of Bruce Springsteen

As Bruce Springsteen makes his way to SA, Desmond Tutu’s former press secretary John Allen recalls how the Boss’s lyrics expose the US’s ubuntu.

Singer Bruce Springsteen. (Reuters)

Bruce Springsteen’s musical genius in 5 songs

As SA gets ready to see The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, perform in the country for the first time next year, the M&G remembers why he’s awesome.

The Boss blows hot and old

The Boss blows hot and old

Bruce Springsteen’s new album features political protest songs but they are mostly meaningless, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.

Caught up in digital hedonism

Caught up in digital hedonism

Tough choices are called for when you are overloaded with film, music and interactive media says Chris Roper about the South by South-west festival.

Sax star Clemons ‘gave everything he had on stage’

Sax star Clemons ‘gave everything he had on stage’

Star saxophonist Clarence Clemons, a defining member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, died on June 18 after suffering a stroke.

Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies

Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies

Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen’s early sound, died on Saturday.

Obama raps about rap’s bad rap

Bob Dylan. Yo-Yo Ma. Sheryl Crow. Jay-Z. These aren’t musical acts in a summer concert series: They’re artists featured on Barack Obama’s iPod.