Thursday, June 14, 2018
Introducing: The Turbans
Jim Hickson quizzes the musical globetrotters about their back story and influences
Features
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Watch: 'Nterini' from our next cover star, Fatoumata Diawara
The African songstress' recent single 'Nterini' is both a musical and visual treat. Have a look at her strikingly beautiful new video and see for yourself!
Monday, May 14, 2018
Watch: New video from Angélique Kidjo
The Grammy award-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo reimagines the Talking Heads’ classic ‘Once in a Lifetime’.
Friday, May 11, 2018
My World: Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison, the wife of the late Beatle George Harrison, talks about how George's collaborations with Indian musicians helped shape her own musical tastes
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Watch: Don Kipper's 'Opa Ela'
With their third album on the horizon, check out this exciting new video from klezmer seven-piece, Don Kipper.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Introducing: Tuuletar, the dynamic vocal quartet
Simon Broughton speaks to the Finnish quartet who will bring their striking harmonies to the UK as part of the 2018 Songlines Encounters Festival
Friday, May 4, 2018
3MA: African Chamber Music
The pan-African trio of musicians, 3MA, are clearly relishing their reunion and latest collaboration, as they tell Pierre Cuny in advance of their appearance at the 2018 Songlines Encounters Festival
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Playlist: Totally Tropicália
A Songlines playlist for Apple Music of the Brazilian movement, tropicália.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Watch: New music from AMMAR 808
Check out this new track from Maghrebi musical sensation AMMAR 808 from his new album, Maghreb United.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Watch: New video from Abraham Brody
Abraham Brody releases an intriguing new video for 'Plauke Pylele', a song based on an ancient Lithuanian melody.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
World premiere: 'Goy Boyro' by Samba Touré
Samba Touré's hotly anticipated album Wande comes out on May 25. In the meantime, we’re excited to share this exclusive world premiere of the track ‘Goy Boyro’.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Watch: Cypriot trio Monsieur Doumani
Monsieur Doumani, a trio from Nicosia, Cyprus, aim to unite their community through politically charged folksong.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Watch: Lisa Gerrard and the Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices
Watch the music video for Lisa Gerrard and the Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices' acclaimed collaboration.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Watch: Maya Youssef and her qanun
Syrian musician Maya Youssef's mastery over her 78-stringed qanun is a sight to behold, especially in this rendition of 'Touta'.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Playlist: One World Duets
A Songlines playlist for Apple Music, with range of Western artists coming together with world music's brightest to create an exciting variety of new sounds.
