Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Between his work as one half of Wham! and his memorable solo output ...

George Michael was a “unique” artist who had a “natural feel for music that you can’t teach”, according to the guitarist who performed on his classic hit, “Careless Whisper”. Released in 1984, ...

The first ever recording of the famous Wham! hit Careless Whisper involved a broom shoved down the back of a sofa, the record's producer has revealed. Written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...