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Obituary: Simon Emmerson (1956-2023)
The Afro Celt Sound System founder, initiator of The Imagined Village, record producer, composer, guitarist and birdsong enthusiast has passed away
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Peter Gabriel Discusses ‘Biko’, His Anti-Apartheid Anthem
In 1980 Peter Gabriel released ‘Biko’, raising awareness of South Africa’s apartheid regime. It’s since become a human rights anthem across the world. Gabriel tells the story of its genesis and legacy
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Burna Boy, Davido and WizKid: The rise and rise of Afrobeats
Amid civil unrest, a slew of young African artists are transforming the perception of their continent, shaking up the mainstream with their infectious Afrobeats insurgency. Russ Slater surveys the scene’s UK roots and global impact
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All-Star Birthday Concert for Bert Jansch
A special 80th birthday concert, celebrating the work of Bert Jansch, will be held on November 4 at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall
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Artists announced for the Songlines Music Awards 2019 Ceremony at EartH
The first artists confirmed for this year's Songlines Music Awards Ceremony have been revealed...
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Songlines and PRS Foundation announce new remix competition
The new competition will see UK-based artists remixing Indonesian music from David Attenborough's My Field Recordings From Across The Planet.
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Llais Full Line-Up Announced
Global vocal gathering set to make waves on Cardiff Bay this October
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Songlines Remix Competition shortlist revealed – vote now!
Six remixes of Sir David Attenborough's 1956 recording of gender wayang have made the shortlist. Now it's your turn to choose the winner!
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The Best New Albums from Around the World (December 2024)
Featuring Justin Adams & Mauro Durante, Ekuka Morris Sirikiti, Afro Celt Sound System, MOMO. and more
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Top of the World – May 2020
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the May 2020 issue
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Erland Cooper speaks about the inspirations fuelling his great Orkney trilogy
The Orcadian musician talks about his triptych of albums inspired by the sounds, landscape and people of his birthplace
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The 4 Corners and Centre of Baba Zula’s Universe
Osman Murat Ertel of Turkish psychedelic ambassadors Baba Zula walks us through his formative records
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National Folklore Survey for England launched to understand role of folk culture in modern England
The new National Folklore Survey for England project is focusing solely on traditional customs, beliefs and narratives
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Aboriginal musicians upset over misrepresentation in book
Australian author Clinton Walker faces backlash for inaccurate information of artists covered in new book
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The Best New Albums from Around the World (May 2024)
Our Top of the World – the best new albums reviewed in the May 2024 issue of Songlines
