Magazine

Inside the issue…

Review of 2024 – looking back at notable albums, artists and events from the year

Songlines Music Awards – our pick of the year’s best albums, with a special gong for Manu Chao

Tiken Jah Fakoly – the Ivory Coast’s roots reggae legend

Xenia França – one of the most exciting voices in Brazilian music

Topic Records – Martin Carthy, Angeline Morrison, Seth Lakeman and friends pick their favourite albums from the Topic Records’ catalogue

Selda Bagçan – Turkey’s iconic singer who continues to tour and influence new generations

St Vincent – the art-pop innovator discusses her love of Latin American music and why she’s now singing in Spanish

L Subramaniam – an intimate conversation with India’s violin great

Band Aid – why the Christmas fundraising single continues to be a problem

+ 15-track Top of the World album (CD & download)