This is an evocative and thoughtful interpretation of two very different artists done with astonishing warmth and talent.

The comparison of Martin with Tolkien is without basis and makes the books that much more disappointing.

Goes well beyond what the usual "rockumentary" deals with to show the heart and soul behind Fishbone.

Movies and DVD collections that might have passed under most people's radar during 2011.

I will gladly keep these volumes to read again and again for the pleasure they brought and the ideas they generated.

In no particular order, here are my favourite 11 releases from the past 12 months.

Does a great job of depicting the effects of displacement upon a people without sentimentality and with integrity.

This music captures the imagination and stirs the soul in ways you might not believe possible until you hear it.

Great acting and great scripts make this one of the best mystery series of the last few years.

Nile taps into the human condition and creates songs both topical and timeless.