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GRIT wins Modern Scottish Classic Award

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Righteous anger has never felt so warm and convincing. Or so goddam danceable.

Track of the day: ‘AmmA’ by Bab L’ Bluz

'AmmA' draws on music from north-east Morocco and influences from Tunisia and Algeria.