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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Tommy Peoples – Remembering the Bothy Band fiddler

Remembering the life and music of Donegal fiddle player Tommy Peoples, who passed away in August.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Tales from Tehran – Iran's drumming traditions

Ruairi Glasheen releases a documentary that follows his journey exploring Iran's drumming traditions.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Musicport Festival needs you!

Musicport Festival is in search for volunteers for its 2018 instalment, taking place October 19-21 at Whitby Pavilion, Whitby.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Algerian-French singer and rocker Rachid Taha dies aged 59

Algerian singer and rocker Rachid Taha died of a heart attack on Tuesday night, says family.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Randy Weston obituary – 'A towering figure in jazz and world music'

We remember the life of jazz pianist Randy Weston, who did much to raise the awareness of Morocco's Gnawa music.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Remembering Malian singer Khaira Arby – the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu'

Malian singer Khaira Arby, known as the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu' died August 19. Andy Morgan pays tribute to her exceptional life and career.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Empowering the next generation - ISM Trust

Next month the Incorporated Society of Musicians Trust are holding a one-day symposium that will provide practical advice and support for the professional musician.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Malian Singer Khaira Arby dies aged 59

Malian singer Khaira Arby has died in a Bamako hospital aged just 59, her US tour manager Christopher Nolan announced yesterday.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

ZEE MELA 2018 comes to London

The Zee London Mela comes to Southall Park for the first time in its 16-year history – the epicentre of Europe's oldest Asian community

Monday, July 30, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 - Sunday

Despite the predicted dire weather conditions that thankfully never fully materialised, the final day at WOMAD was blessed with a rainbow and plenty of musical colour

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 – Saturday

Superb female vocalists and ceilidh-style dancing were the highlights of Saturday's WOMAD line-up

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 – Friday

Visa problems and contentious programming decisions fail to put a dampener on the first full day of WOMAD Charlton Park 2018.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 – Opening Night

Chilled out reggae vibes dominated the first evening of WOMAD 2018 at Charlton Park

Thursday, July 12, 2018

BBC Folk Prom line-up released

Prom 27: Folk Music around Britain and Ireland champions the traditional music of the UK, presenting collaborations with a host of well-known names and the BBC Concert Orchestra.