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Morrison, Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Bickley Set In Motion Newton Tribute
New super-trio come together on an album celebrating the writing of ‘Amazing Grace’ and the birth of its author
New super-trio come together on an album celebrating the writing of ‘Amazing Grace’ and the birth of its author
Doug DeLoach speaks to the sculptor, painter and musician who prioritises improvisation, with lyrics summoned on the spot and no two shows the same
Joachim Cooder’s most recent album recasts cuts from banjo player Uncle Dave Macon for a new generation. Jane Cornwell follows the lauded multi-instrumentalist along the path to archival reinvention
As the countdown to Brexit continues, Stewart Lee joins rock’n'roll agitators Asian Dub Foundation for a new video which challenges the inherent racism underlying UK immigration policy
A new online learning programme is reaching out to musicians, both those seeking to enrich their repertoire and artists aspiring to new directions
Tricontinental Lusophone group Coladera have launched their second album today, March 29, with a beautiful new video.
Bolsonaro’s election win and incendiary rhetoric have brought uncertainty and division to the country. Alex Robinson reports from Salvador where its deeply rooted Afro-Brazilian culture is under fire
Listen to ‘La Vie’, the new track from Labelle and his own orchestra, the Orchestre Univers
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
One of the subcontinent’s richest and most fertile grounds for folk, film, devotional and classical music
One of the subcontinent’s richest and most fertile grounds for folk, film, devotional and classical music
Founder and leader of traditional Irish group The Chieftains, who performed with rock stars and for world leaders, and whose musical reach extended from the Great Wall of China to the International Space Station, has died aged 83
Genre-defying South African quartet announce new video for 'Dindi', a cut lifted from their new album on Nø Førmat!
Now in their 13th year, the Songlines Music Awards aim to celebrate the wealth of musical talent across the world. And the voting for the 2021 awards is now open!
Check out the highlights from this year's Songlines Music Awards ceremony, hosted by Cerys Matthews and featuring live performances from Balimaya Project, Justin Adams & Mauro Durante, Ballaké Sissoko and Fanfare Ciocărlia
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