Eminem released "My Name Is" in 1999, using a sample from a song by Labi Siffre that he almost didn't get permission for.

At his home in Catalonia, Spain, last year, Labi Siffre received the latest in a series of requests to use one of his songs in a soundtrack. Based on a synopsis of the movie, set in a boarding ...

Before meeting Labi Siffre, I am intrigued by the varied reactions I get when mentioning his name. Many people I speak to have never heard of him. Some remember his 1980s anthem Something Inside ...

Labi Siffre was born in June 1945 in Hammersmith, England. He formed his first band at 16 and began playing jazz guitar in groups around Soho in the late 60s. He released his self-titled debut album ...

Primal Scream’s “Kill All Hippies”. The answer? Labi Siffre, a black, gay activist, and one of the most talented singer-songwriters you’ve probably never heard of. Born Claudius Afolabi ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the British singer-songwriter’s 1972 album ...

Labi Siffre is a British singer, songwriter, musician and poet, born on June 25, 1945 in Hammersmith, London as Claudius Afolabi "Labi" Siffre. Labi Siffre begun his music career during the ...

Although ostensibly inspired by the apartheid-era in South Africa, “Something Inside So Strong” by Labi Siffre is an anthem that resonates with many gay people. Siffre has since said that his ...

So you could say he's a bit of a fan. Labi Siffre discusses Jimmy Reed, and his own inability to play Bobby Shafto. We think his parents probably let him skip grade 1. Labi talks to Ken Bruce ...

British singer and poet Labi Siffre, 78, speaking to The Big Issue about living at the intersection of being Black and gay. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail ...