Sunday, June 10, 2018
Songlines Music Awards Ceremony 2018
Tickets for the Songlines Music Awards 2018 are selling fast – don’t miss out!
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Friday, June 1, 2018
Obituary: Kassé Mady Diabaté 1949-2018
Mali has lost one of its greatest singers of all time, Kassé Mady Diabaté, who passed away in Bamako on May 24, aged 69. Lucy Durán writes about the life of a much-loved musician and friend.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
UK premiere of Akram Khan’s XENOS comes to London
Sixteen years after the debut of Akram Khan’s first full-length production (Kaash), the internationally renowned dancer and choreographer brings his latest production – and his final full-length performance as a dancer – to Sadler’s Wells for its UK premiere next week.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Manchester Collective's Abel Selaocoe stuck in Berlin
Manchester Collective’s guest director, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe, was stranded in Berlin after his possessions were stolen and forced to postpone shows.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
The 2018 BBC Proms programme launch
This year’s Proms line-up extends from British folk to tango music via Senegalese mbalax
Friday, April 6, 2018
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 winners announced
Folk stars congregate in Belfast for the annual awards ceremony
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Second wave of WOMAD UK acts
Today WOMAD Charlton Park announced an exciting second wave of acts, adding to an already impressive and eclectic line-up
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Shambala announces line-up
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Last Poets and Nubiyan Twist will perform amidst an impressive line-up at this year’s Shambala Festival, August 23-26
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Ugandan musician invents new instrument
A 22-stringed instrument based on the Ugandan bow harp is officially recognised as an instrument in its own right
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Aboriginal musicians upset over misrepresentation in book
Australian author Clinton Walker faces backlash for inaccurate information of artists covered in new book
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Turkey's public broadcaster bans 208 songs
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation banned a mix of Kurdish and Turkish songs
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Europe and the World festival at the British Museum
The British Museum hosts its first major music festival in April, Europe and the World
Friday, February 23, 2018
Obituary: Hugh Masekela 1939-2018
Nigel Williamson on the life of the colossus of South African music who died on Februrary 23
Monday, February 12, 2018
WOMAD Charlton Park 2017: Sunday
African stars old and new delight the Charlton Park crowds on the final day
Monday, February 12, 2018
Turner Sims announce World Music series
Fifty years ago the University of Southampton was bequeathed with a generous donation intended to support musical practice in the city
