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Sarathy Korwar is becoming an influential figure within London’s vibrant and eclectic music scene. He talks to Jane Cornwell about his latest project, inspired by Brexit Britain and the importance of changing the East-West narrative. Photographs by Rishabah Sood
In a place where freedom of speech easily gets you arrested, refugees have daringly turned to music and poetry in order to express their feelings. Alexandra Petropoulos reports
Garth Cartwright marvels at the long-lasting appeal of the Senegalese band
Explore the land of wax and gold, a country full of fascinating music, in this complete guide by Francis Falceto
Visa problems and contentious programming decisions fail to put a dampener on the first full day of WOMAD Charlton Park 2018.
Liverpool’s all-female nightlife collective SisBis have announced a seminal event headlined by Brighton’s Mr Bongo.
Violence and bigotry towards women are at the root of Frankie Archer’s folk songs. “Some of the shit that women in these 300-year-old songs went through is the same shit women are going through now,” she tells Fred Waine
Diane Coetzer talks to the South African band BCUC who are exporting their traditional Soweto music across the globe and mesmerising audiences, one transcendental show at a time
Having recently turned 60, the Senegalese star is taking stock and looking to the future, as reflected in his My World playlist. He talks to Daniel Brown about his choices
Watch as Natalia Lafourcade's new version of 'Tu Si Sabes Quererme' morphs into an animated cosmic fantasia
Diane Coetzer talks to the South African band BCUC who are exporting their traditional Soweto music across the globe and mesmerising audiences, one transcendental show at a time
Ardent Irish folk artists recall days of yore with passionate and playful performance
Red Baraat's Sonny Singh releases first single and video from his debut solo album, Chardi Kala
One of the UK’s finest sitarists, Roopa Panesar, joins forces with pianist Al MacSween for a special pair of raga weekends
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