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Obituary: Alèmayèhu Eshèté (1941-2021)
Remembering the life, times and music of the 'Abyssinian Elvis,' one of the key players on the Swinging Addis scene
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Lady Maisery
The English folk trio Lady Maisery are known for their gorgeous harmonies and for blurring the space between tradition and innovation
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Introducing Los Bitchos
Cumbia, disco and video game music are on the playlist for the London-based quartet’s second album. April Clare Welsh pulls up a stool
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Ugandan musician invents new instrument
A 22-stringed instrument based on the Ugandan bow harp is officially recognised as an instrument in its own right
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The Latin Grammy nods are in…
Natalia Lafourcade, Susana Baca, Omara Portuondo, Xênia França and a Shakira freestyle session (!) are all in with a chance at this year’s Latin Grammys
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January/February 2023 issue is out now!
Totó la Momposina, Terry Riley, Wesli, Emily Portman, Hannah James, the Songlines albums of the year, Montparnasse Musique and much, much more; plus free Top of the World CD with each issue
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Royal Albert Hall to host Turkey-Syria fundraiser
Musicians of Mesopotamia set to appear alongside showbiz stars for special charity happening
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Daoirí Farrell
The award-winning Irish singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell has had an impressive rise to prominence since his debut release in 2016
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Programme Released for the New Music Biennial 2019
Taking place in London and Hull across two weekends in July 2019, the New Music Biennial features 19 new commissions from a stellar line-up of artists. We pick out some of the highlights.
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WOMEX Coming to Manchester
WOMEX have announced that their 2024 edition will be turning Manchester into a haven of world music next October
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Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse
For the fifth consecutive year, this November the Guinness Storehouse hosted a range of musicians – from The Mary Wallopers to Niamh Regan to Tolü Makay – for an evening rich in music, joy and warmth
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Songlines January/February 2022 issue is out now!
Our best albums of 2021; the return of star-studded folk ensemble Spell Songs; an investigative plunge into changüí, the irrepressible sound of Guantánamo; a Beginner's Guide to Karine Polwart, plus more inside
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Diabaté in the dock
The recent arrest of Sidiki Diabaté has shocked the music community and highlighted issues of domestic violence towards women in Mali
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Quickfire: William Barton
The Aboriginal didgeridoo doyen and composer talks about his all-time favourite albums and most memorable musical encounters
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60 Years of Fania Records
Celebrating 60 years of Fania Records, we ask Daymé Arocena, Silvana Estrada, Roberto Fonseca, iLe, Meridian Brothers, Orquesta Akokán, Nathy Peluso, Ana Tijoux and many others to pick some Fania classics. Introduction by Erin Cobby. Interviews by Russ Slater Johnson
