Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Double Vision
Eurovision is one of a number of events targeted by boycotts and accused of double standards as a result of its decision to allow Israel’s participation
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Linda Thompson Makes Grand Return By Proxy
One of the most recognised names to emerge from the 1970s British folk-rock movement announces details of her first album in over a decade
Friday, May 3, 2024
Another Good Friday Playlist feat. Arooj Aftab, Altın Gün, Thandiswa, New Regency Orchestra and more
Great new music with the first single in 49 years from Staples Jr. Singers, as well as Thandiswa, Arooj Aftab, New Regency Orchestra, Desta French and Altın Gün.
Friday, May 3, 2024
PREMIERE: Soema Montenegro 'Viento Norte' (Acoustic)
Ahead of UK shows at the Songlines Encounters Festival in London and Brighton's The Rose Hill, Argentine singer-poet-shaman Soema Montenegro plays stripped-down version of recent album highlight, 'Viento Norte'
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Braga’s newest festival announces open call for international artists
As part of the Braga25 programme, the city has announced its new festival SQUARE and with it a call for international artists
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Amadou & Mariam For The People
Malian Afro-pop ambassadors announce new video, album and trio of UK performances
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Obituary: Thongsai Thapthanon
Phin master and pioneer of Isan popular music, Thongsai Thapthanon, has passed away.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Vieux Farka Touré returns to Songlines Encounters Festival with a Fundraising Gig for Gaza
The Malian singer and guitarist is the latest artist announced for Songlines Encounters Festival this May
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Ibrahim Maalouf Takes Flight With Single And Album Announcement
Lebanese-French trumpeter and serial celebrity collaborator shares the debut single from his forthcoming full-length
Thursday, April 18, 2024
With Earth Day approaching, 'Nature' has officially become a recording artist
Brian Eno, Bomba Estéreo, Cosmo Sheldrake, Blinky Bill, Anuv Jain, Aterciopelados and Los Amigos Invisibles have all collaborated with NATURE, who a little belatedly has just started a recording career
Monday, April 15, 2024
Revolution At Ronnie’s
Critically-acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jowee BasH! Omicil brings his ceremonial homage to Haiti’s successful 18th-century slave uprising to London’s legendary jazz venue
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Roots Round-Up (New Music from US & Canada)
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Watchhouse, Justin Golden, Deerlady, Alexis Chartrand and Cyrille Aimée
Monday, April 8, 2024
Chicano Batman Release Notebook Fantasy
Los Angeles psych-soul superheroes follow genre-hopping fifth full-length with debut UK live dates
Monday, April 8, 2024
Obituary: Maurice El Médioni (1928-2024)
A key artist in the development of Algerian chaabi and rai music, Maurice El Médioni, the boogie-woogie maestro, has passed away
Friday, April 5, 2024
Introducing the May 2024 issue of Songlines
A Middle East focus with Emel Mathlouthi, Mohammad Syfkhan and an in-depth report on emerging music scenes in the region. Plus, Sahra Halgan, Sabri Brothers, Dele Sosimi, Lonnie Holley and the Songlines Music Awards 2024
