UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, forcing him to pull out of the band’s 40th anniversary tour. Scans revealed the founder member of the band, which formed in Birmingham, has two tumours after he suffered a seizure at home on 19 March. He will undergo surgery on the day he was due to begin the …

Vodafone Ghana is, for the third time running, partnering Stanbic Bank as it prepares to celebrate a season of quality jazz music in the country. Within a period of six years, this event has become established in the Ghanaian society and every passing year takes the celebration to a higher pedestal of excellence. Globally acclaimed artistes such as Gerald Albright, …