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Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood unveil final live video from Middle East collaboration
New video from Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood is a celebration of Middle Eastern music
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Best New Albums – January/February 2021 (Mariza, Cocanha, Lolomis, Ayom)
Great new releases from Mariza, Cocanha, Lolomis, Ayom, Star Feminine Band and more... Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the January/February 2021 issue of Songlines
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Introducing the December 2024 issue of Songlines, featuring Mdou Moctar
The World’s 50 Greatest Guitarists, Mdou Moctar, Mostar Sevdah Reunion, Christy Moore, Seckou Keita, Warsaw Street Music, and so much more in our latest issue
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Introducing the August/September 2023 issue of Songlines, featuring Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti, WITCH, Israel Fernández and African Head Charge, plus we hit the road with the Master Musicians of Joujouka and put the spotlight on Emicida
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VRï interview: “Traditional music is owned by the people”
The Welsh trio VRï are injecting new life into traditional songs, mining the country’s past for the stories of everyday people
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Another Good Friday feat Ibibio Sound Machine, Leyla McCalla & Afro Celt Sound System
Brand new music from Ibibio Sound Machine, Leyla McCalla and Afro Celt Sound System, all of whom have announced albums for release in 2024
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50 Global Guitar Greats
50 guitarists who have made an impact outside of the usual rock’n’roll axis of axes
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The Best New Albums from Around the World (November 2024)
Featuring outstanding new releases from Seun Kuti, Ibrahim Maalouf, Yasmin Williams and more
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Cecil Sharp House celebrates 90 years
The home of all things to do with English folk marks its 90th anniversary on June 6
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New Dangerfield On A Mission To Reignite The Black String Band Tradition
Listen to the debut single from the highly-anticipated American roots supergroup featuring Jake Blount, Kaia Kater, Tray Wellington and Nelson Williams
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The Rough Guide to World Music: Australia
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
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Zakir Hussain joins Symphony Orchestra of India on UK tour
Critically-acclaimed ensemble from the sub-continent return for nine-concert series
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Top 10 Albums of 2020
Here are 10 of our favourite albums from the past 12 months, including releases from Sam Lee, Cocanha, Afel Bocoum, Siti Muharam, Damir Imamović and more...
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Documenting Doc Rowe
Tim Plester and Rob Curry’s documentary on legendary UK archivist and filmmaker, Doc Rowe, is soon to be released. Today marks the launch of their crowdfunder campaign for the digitisation of Doc’s work.
