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Billy Bragg's scheme to cut reoffending rates in convicted criminals by providing musical instruments has been declared a success.
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Billy Bragg also tells NME: 'You can't change the world by smashing shop windows'
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Billy Bragg: announces 'Fight Songs' compilation
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Singer also lines up UK tour next month - ticket details
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Billy Bragg: curates Glastonbury spin-off tour
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The King Blues, Akala and Sound Of Rum join Bragg's Left Field In Motion tour
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Billy Bragg: Professor Brian Cox to appear at Glastonbury with Billy Bragg
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'Wonders Of The Universe' man set to appear at festival's Cabaret Marquee arena
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Billy Bragg: cancels US tour to mourn his mother
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Singer’s mother loses battle with pancreatic cancer
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