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Another Good Friday Playlist: International Women’s Day Special
Aynur Doğan, Aoife O’Donovan, Felukah and others feature in a truly international selection of new songs perfect for International Women’s Day.
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Another Good Friday feat Hermanos Gutiérrez, EMEL, Ana Lua Caiano and more
Brand new videos from EMEL, Ana Lua Caiano, Asa, Hermanos Gutierrez and a startling ode to a Colombian sex worker from La Batucada Guaricha.
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Another Good Friday Playlist feat. Arooj Aftab, Altın Gün, Thandiswa, New Regency Orchestra and more
Great new music with the first single in 49 years from Staples Jr. Singers, as well as Thandiswa, Arooj Aftab, New Regency Orchestra, Desta French and Altın Gün.
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Another Good Friday (International Women's Day Special)
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 we've picked out a selection of new releases from female artists, including Emahoy, Natalia Lafourcade, Ireland's VARO and more
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Obituary: Erkin Koray (1941-2023)
Pioneering figure in Turkish folk-rock and a countercultural icon, Erkin Koray was Turkey's first notable rock'n'roll figure and continues to influence new generations of Anatolian musicians
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Big Band Revival: 10 Essential Albums
There is nothing quite like the sound of a whole room of people playing music, reflected in the countless times that an oversized genre once seemed lost has risen from the ashes. Here are a few ensembles from the past years that prove the size of your band counts
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2025 Preview: Reasons to be Cheerful
A lot is cooking this year. Here are the albums you should be getting excited about, from unknown West Virginian gospel singers and Afrobeat legends to Indigenous Brazilians playing ‘country music’ and soulful Ethiopian sounds
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The 4 Corners and Centre of Baba Zula’s Universe
Osman Murat Ertel of Turkish psychedelic ambassadors Baba Zula walks us through his formative records
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Quickfire: William Barton
The Aboriginal didgeridoo doyen and composer talks about his all-time favourite albums and most memorable musical encounters
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Fireside Stories: 20 Years of Lullabies from the Axis of Evil
In 2004, a Norwegian record label joined forces with female singers from the so-called ‘axis of evil’ in protest against a global climate of fear – over 20 years later, Lullabies from the Axis of Evil continues to be relevant
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Liraz interview: “I refuse to be silenced like women in Iran, who see my videos and tell me ‘Thank you!’”
The Israeli-Iranian singer and actress Liraz talks to Jane Cornwell about rediscovering her Iranian roots, singing in Persian and the risks taken to fulfil her desire to record with fellow Iranian musicians
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Cimafunk interview: “You must never forget where you come from”
Jane Cornwell catches up with Cimafunk, the Cuban sensation taking the world by storm
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Manu Chao Acoustic: Return of the Vanishing Man
Manu Chao makes a triumphant London comeback with a manic acoustic performance at Brixton 02 Academy
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Jembaa Groove: Live at Studio Batterie
Four tunes from the Berlin-based Afro-soul group in an exclusive video
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Albums of the Year 2024: Songlines Recommends...
Looking back over the past 12 months at the albums that have made the biggest impression
