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Alim Qasimov | A Beginner's Guide

Simon Broughton surveys the impressive career and beguiling back catalogue of the classical Azeri singer Alim Qasimov, including his extensive collaborations with his daughter Fargana Qasimova

The Rough Guide to World Music: Australia

The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways

Amadou & Mariam: A Beginner’s Guide

Nigel Williamson takes a look at the rise to global fame and fortune of West Africa’s golden couple

Obituary: Paddy Moloney (1938-2021)

Founder and leader of traditional Irish group The Chieftains, who performed with rock stars and for world leaders, and whose musical reach extended from the Great Wall of China to the International Space Station, has died aged 83

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Obituary: Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022)

The 'nightingale of Bollywood' has died, aged 92

A Beginner's Guide

Abdullah Ibrahim: A Beginner's Guide

A South African pianist who navigated the trauma and difficulties of apartheid while always staying close to home. Nigel Williamson documents a remarkable, boundless career… that’s not over yet

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Obituary: Hugh Masekela 1939-2018

Nigel Williamson on the life of the colossus of South African music who died on Februrary 23

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Chango Spasiuk: A Beginner's Guide

Chris Moss shines a spotlight on Argentina’s chamamé music and the career of one of its leading ambassadors, accordionist Chango Spasiuk

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Obituary: Norma Waterson (1939-2022)

The British folk music matriarch has died, aged 82

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Dervish: a beginner's guide

The Irish supergroup have long been the benchmark for traditional music. Michael Quinn examines their impressive catalogue and achievements to date

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: “He remains an enigma, to this day…what was that magic?”

Jameela Siddiqi plots the unprecedented international success of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistan’s ‘King of Kings of Qawwali’ and, for many, one of the greatest singers of all time

The Rough Guide to World Music

The Rough Guide to World Music: Australia

The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways

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Obituary: Kassé Mady Diabaté 1949-2018

Mali has lost one of its greatest singers of all time, Kassé Mady Diabaté, who passed away in Bamako on May 24, aged 69. Lucy Durán writes about the life of a much-loved musician and friend.