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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
Musicians of Mesopotamia set to appear alongside showbiz stars for special charity happening
London’s premier Latin music festival is back with an exciting array of rare and unique performances
The Barbican witnessed an exciting meeting of contemporary jazz heavyweights with a North African touch as part of the Songlines 20th anniversary concert series.
Jodhpur RIFF has set up a crisis appeal to help support Rajasthan's musicians as COVID-19 continues to take its toll.
Seven years since his last album, Baaba Maal speaks to Jane Cornwell about his new release and staying true to his roots
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Watchhouse, Justin Golden, Deerlady, Alexis Chartrand and Cyrille Aimée
“I never want anything I do to feel like it’s a lecture.” Nigel Williamson guides us through the prolific and pioneering career of one of America’s finest
Robert Rigney speaks to the sextet appealing to new audiences with their blend of vintage Turkish psychedelia and traditional folk music
The frontman with Tel Aviv four-piece El Khat outlines the DIY aesthetic that has him digging into his Yemeni roots and through the neighbourhood's rubbish bins
Before Madonna fell in love with his music, Kimi Djabaté was already making a name for himself. But now, he tells Gonçalo Frota, with the release of Dindin, he is no longer plagued by doubt
Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi revisit classic folk songs on their latest release. The pair talk about the continuing relevance of folk music, the concept of home and life during lockdown
Frustrated by the state of popular African music, Franck Biyong decided to create his own ‘Afrolectric’ sound inspired by Le Grand Kallé, Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango and the greats of yesteryear
Celebrating 25 years of Songlines with a special, bumper-sized issue
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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