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Cerys Hafana: “The sea is going up in flames, the angels are raining down from the heavens”

Cerys Hafana talks to Russ Slater about the uniqueness of her triple harp and its bridging of the historical, the profound and the personal

Obituary: Lee 'Scratch' Perry (1936-2021)

The Jamaican record producer and singer famed for his innovative studio alchemy is remembered

Samba-Festival Coburg review

Every year, the sleepy town of Coburg is overrun with musicians, dancers, and music fans for the largest samba festival outside of Brazil

Gaye Su Akyol: fantasy is reality

Gaye Su Akyol is taking the world by storm with her psychedelic, surrealist take on Turkish rock. She tells Robert Rigney how she bridges worlds: between East and West, fantasy and reality, old and new

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Chris Watson interview: “Somewhere in Buckingham Palace is the entire works of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry”

One of the world’s foremost sound recordists talks about capturing the genius loci and his enduring love of reggae

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BBC Folk Prom line-up released

Prom 27: Folk Music around Britain and Ireland champions the traditional music of the UK, presenting collaborations with a host of well-known names and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

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Celtic Connections Line-Up Revealed

Glasgow set to host 2024 iteration of Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music fest, featuring Angélique Kidjo, Béla Fleck, Lankum, DakhaBrakha and more

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The 10 Essential Classic Dub Albums

Garth Cartwright cranks up the sound system for some bass-laden bliss. Here are his top ten classic dub long-players to check out

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Still blowing minds: Flook’s 30-year journey

A surprise invitation led to the formation of a flute-focused Anglo-Irish group now celebrating 30 years. Dave McNally finds the secret to their enduring ingenuity

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In The Meadows Festival 2024

Communion, grief and adventurous music-making are at the heart of a new Irish festival co-curated by Lankum, Emma Rycroft reports…

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Spell Songs conjure natural charms for live-streamed fundraiser

Authors Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris joined the Spell Songs ensemble for a magical, memorable charity performance

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Best Albums 2020: Europe

All of these albums received a maximum of five stars when reviewed in the 2020 issues of Songlines. Featuring Sam Lee, Shirley Collins, Will Pound, Sam Sweeney, Hamish Napier, Trio Tekke, Rura, and many more

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The 10 Best New Albums from Around the World (October 2021)

Hit the review links to the finest full-lengths coming your way in October, with outstanding new audio missives from Monsieur Doumani, Meelodi, Arushi Jain, Yinon Muallem, Namgar and more