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Toumani Diabaté

Hailing from a line of musicians said to go back 71 generations, Toumani Diabaté is the undisputed king of the kora, the defining instrument of West Africa

Stick in the Wheel

The London-based group Stick in the Wheel are singers and players with working-class roots and a direct, visceral take on traditional songs

Oumou Sangaré

Known as the 'Wassoulou songbird', Oumou Sangaré is one of Mali's greatest singers and activists who is constantly challenging gender inequalities

Kathryn Tickell

Smallpipes player Kathryn Tickell is steeped in the rich folk traditions of North East England and the Borders

Calypso Rose

A legendary figure in the Caribbean, the septuagenarian singer Calypso Rose has had a remarkable 40-year long career and is still going strong

Master Musicians of Jajouka

The Sufi group from Morocco who are famous for their connection to Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, have been called ‘a 4,000 year old rock’n’roll band’

Lady Maisery

The English folk trio Lady Maisery are known for their gorgeous harmonies and for blurring the space between tradition and innovation

The Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo is a global superstar – a leading figure in African music as well as being a prominent activist and ambassador for UNICEF. In 2018 Kidjo won the Songlines World Pioneer Award.

Anouar Brahem

A exceptional oud player and collaborator, Anouar Brahem is one of the leading lights in Tunisian music

Kaia Kater

Canadian Kaia Kater's a tough, drawling voice and magnificent banjo work seamlessly together, marking her as a contemporary, organic part of an ancient tradition