Saturday, September 12, 2020
Obituary: Toots Hibbert (1942-2020)
The Jamaican reggae legend dies at the age of 77. Garth Carthwright reports
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
WOMAD Announces New Series of Immersive Online Music Performances
WOMAD comes direct to listeners' living rooms courtesy of a new immersive audio project
Friday, September 4, 2020
K-Music Festival bonus CD
Discover the latest musical talent from Korea on an exclusive bonus CD, compiled by K-Music Festival, free with the October issue of Songlines
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Songlines #161 (October 2020) is out now!
Afel Bocoum talks about his hopes and concerns for Mali; Brazilian rapper Criolo speaks out about Bolsonaro and effects of COVID-19; a Beginner's Guide to Mahsa Vahdat and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Pandit Jasraj obituary (1930-2020)
Pioneering Indian vocalist dies at his home in New Jersey
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The Folk on Foot Festival returns for a third edition
The award-winning team behind the Folk on Foot podcast are back with the third edition of their hugely popular Front Room Festival.
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Smithsonian Folkways label director sacked
The recent sacking of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ director Huib Schippers has surprised the music industry
Friday, July 31, 2020
Relief for Rajasthan’s musicians
Jodhpur RIFF has set up a crisis appeal to help support Rajasthan's musicians as COVID-19 continues to take its toll.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Songlines #160 (August/September 2020) is out now!
Kurdish singer talks about living in exile and her former life in Turkey, we share our favourite festival memories in support of live music, a Beginner's Guide to Rajery and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Babel Music XP International Forum
Marseille’s international music forum makes a welcome return and calls for artists to apply for its showcase programme
Thursday, June 25, 2020
WOW Global 24 – Women and Girls in a Time of Crisis
The first ever free and online global festival focused on women and girls – WOW Global 24 – takes place June 27-28
Monday, June 22, 2020
New video from Malian rockers, Songhoy Blues
Malian group Songhoy Blues have released a new video for their track, 'Worry', in the hope of spreading some positive vibes during these tumultuous times
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Songlines #159 (July 2020) is out now!
Oud dude Joseph Tawadros, our top tips for lockdown entertainment, Balkan beats pioneer Shantel, a Beginner's Guide to April Verch and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Monday, June 15, 2020
Dalai Lama to release a new album of mantras and teachings
The Dalai Lama is due to release a new album of mantras and teachings set to music – Inner World (Khandro Music) – to celebrate his 85th birthday
