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
Eliza explores the “daft” world of guitars before two passionate music friends begin her conversion…
The legendary broadcaster revisits the sounds of his early career on a recent BBC programme that reveals a little-known side to the beloved naturalist – that of a world music collector. He shares his favourite tracks with producer Julian May
Burland announced as the winner of the Songlines Remix Competition following a public vote
The nation's favourite natural scientist discusses his recently-rediscovered musical field recordings from 1954-63 in the latest issue of Songlines Magazine
Grammy-winning singer and activist Angélique Kidjo and Afrobeats star Davido release their new single 'Joy'
After gathering dust for almost 60 years, the music recordings made by the nation’s beloved nature scientist have been compiled together on a special double CD, available to order now
The award-winning team behind the Folk on Foot podcast are back with the third edition of their hugely popular Front Room Festival.
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Every Mardi Gras, a blur of costumed Cajun and Creole revellers in Louisiana head off in search of gumbo ingredients. When an ingredient is offered, such as a live chicken, the race is on. David Simpson has been documenting this unique tradition for over 25 years, with a new book capturing the centuries-old celebrations
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe on ancestral knowledge; pansori ace Jaram Lee finds her Hemingway; secrets of a Colombian marimba seminar; interview with folk musician Jackie Oates, plus free Top of the World CD with each issue
In 1980 Peter Gabriel released ‘Biko’, raising awareness of South Africa’s apartheid regime. It’s since become a human rights anthem across the world. Gabriel tells the story of its genesis and legacy
The Afro Celt Sound System founder, initiator of The Imagined Village, record producer, composer, guitarist and birdsong enthusiast has passed away
London-based collective curate their latest tribute to the iconic Soho folk and blues club with a stellar line-up of legends and rising stars
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