Tuesday, January 8, 2019
What Next for Brazil?
Bolsonaro’s election win and incendiary rhetoric have brought uncertainty and division to the country. Alex Robinson reports from Salvador where its deeply rooted Afro-Brazilian culture is under fire
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Friday, December 21, 2018
Interview: Macedonia comes to the UK in music and dance
A soulful show of Macedonian music and dance celebrates the country's rich culture and uncovers its Balkan, Turkish, European and Romani elements. We spoke to the show's creator ahead of their UK dates.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
David Attenborough – The World Music Collector
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of the release, Julian May, producer of 'David Attenborough – My Field Recordings from Across the Planet', explains how this extraordinary album came about, with photos courtesy of David Attenborough
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
9Bach's latest video features the feral child who lived with a pack of dogs
When the Welsh band heard about the Russian boy who became the leader of a pack of dogs, they wrote a song about him – and when he heard it, he offered to take part in their video. Watch 9Bach's 'Ifan' now.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Mexican Albums – The Essential 10
Chris Moss chooses his favourite albums from Mexico, from Lila Downs to José José
Friday, November 16, 2018
Watch: Songlines Music Awards 2018 – The Live Performances
Wonderful performances and iconic moments from the 2018 Songlines Music Awards, featuring Angélique Kidjo, Fatoumata Diawara, Vieux Farka Touré, Mokoomba, and more
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Gallery – Songlines Music Awards 2018
Picture highlights from the 2018 Songlines Music Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Watch: Hot 8 Brass Band 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'
Everybody's favourite New Orleans eight-piece are back with a fresh new video and a European tour
Thursday, October 25, 2018
GRRRL Power
Alexandra Petropoulos speaks to the collective of women who are tackling the gender imbalance in music and inspiring younger generations
Friday, October 19, 2018
Musicians in Exile – The Essential 10 Albums
There are almost 60 million displaced people and refugees living worldwide. Nigel Williamson selects ten artists who have all released albums while living in exile
Thursday, October 18, 2018
The Rough Guide to World Music: Iran
Laudan Nooshin reports on the revival of Iranian classical music since 1979 and Simon Broughton takes the pulse of the folk and pop scenes
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Sufi Music | The 10 Essential Albums
Sufi music occurs all across the Islamic world. Simon Broughton chooses the standout recordings, going for the more traditional and spiritual examples
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
African Queens – The Essential 10
The bright star rising from West Africa in the form of Noura Mint Seymali is just one of the continent’s long and impressive list of women singers. Nigel Williamson picks ten favourite albums
Monday, October 15, 2018
Zimbabwean Albums – The Essential 10
Mokoomba might be the latest bright young band from Zimbabwe, but before them there have been some truly legendary artists and releases. Nigel Williamson selects ten classic albums
