The Zawose Queens have had to fight gender discrimination in order to release their own music. “We are part of the evolution,” they tell Nigel Williamson
One of the subcontinent’s richest and most fertile grounds for folk, film, devotional and classical music
Explore the land of wax and gold, a country full of fascinating music, in this complete guide by Francis Falceto
Jan Fairley looks at the history and legacy of nueva canción – a music rooted in the guitar traditions of the troubadour that have played a part in Latin America’s political and cultural struggles
Despite continued fighting, there is new musical life in the country and new interest abroad. Simon Broughton and Veronica Doubleday report
Few African countries have contributed so many important artists to the World Music market: Salif Keita, Toumani Diabaté, Habib Koité, Kandia Kouyaté, Oumou Sangaré and the late Ali Farka Touré being but a few
The life and times of Kenyan pop, introduced by Doug Paterson
Jamaica is a serious contender for the title ‘loudest island in the world’. On any night, and especially at weekends, it shakes to the musical vibrations of thousands of sound systems
The life and times of Kenyan pop, introduced by Doug Paterson
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
Portugal is best known as the home of fado, the passionate and elegant music of Lisbon and Coimbra
Justin Turford explores one of Europe's newest showcases of world music
Nobodaddy, a new dance and theatre production featuring music from Sam Amidon, is set to open Dublin Theatre Festival 2024 on September 26.
This new rocking Maghrebi band are making waves with their exciting Gnawa-blues hybrid sound. Bab L’ Bluz’s co-founders Yousra Mansour and Brice Bottin explain their intent to Jane Cornwell
Brazilian music is a whole world of its own. It may be best known for samba – the irrepressible rhythm of carnival – but that's only a fraction of the story
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