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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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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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Pascoal Wins WOMEX Award
Indomitable Brazilian icon recognised for his remarkable creativity and seismic musical influence
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WOMEX 2020 Digital Showcases: Day Two, October 22
Jo Frost picks out some highlights from the second evening of WOMEX Digital Showcases, ranging from busking Malawians to Mexican marimba mayhem
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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
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The Rough Guide to World Music: Indian Ocean
A lightness of touch seems to be common in the music found in tropical islands
The Rough Guide to World Music
The Rough Guide to World Music: Indian Ocean
A lightness of touch seems to be common in the music found in tropical islands
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Quickfire: Ruby Colley
Talking all-time favourite albums and memorable musical encounters with the violinist, composer and sound artist inspired by folk, improv and minimalism
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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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Folk Round-up (PerKelt, Kevin Fowley and more)
A selection of essential releases from the worlds of British and Irish folk including new albums from PerKelt, Kevin Fowley and Simon Care & Gareth Turner
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Le Guess Who? announce giant line-up
The Utrecht festival announces 87 artists including Ayalew Mesfin & Debo Band, Mélissa Laveaux and Ustad Saami
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West Of Roan Illumine Personal Parables With Animated Premiere
Myth-steeped US folk duo herald forthcoming full-length with symbolic representations of fable, allegory and spiritual-cipher semiotics
