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Best Albums 2020: Africa
All of these albums received a maximum of five stars when reviewed in the 2020 issues of Songlines. Looking for your next favourite album? This is the perfect place to start.
All of these albums received a maximum of five stars when reviewed in the 2020 issues of Songlines. Looking for your next favourite album? This is the perfect place to start.
Malian group Songhoy Blues have released a new video for their track, 'Worry', in the hope of spreading some positive vibes during these tumultuous times
A Songlines playlist for Apple Music featuring Eliza Carthy, Sam Lee, Bellowhead and The Unthanks
Nigel Williamson speaks to the Zimbabwean family band’s guitar maestro-in-chief, Daniel Gonora, about his first international release
All of these artists who released their first solo album during the lifetime of Songlines (ie since 1999), including Fatoumata Diawara, Mariza, Sam Lee and many more
Fatoumata Diawara has called upon an A-list of female African musicians to collaborate on her new track, ‘Ambè’, a timely plea for harmony and togetherness
Talking all-time favourite albums and memorable musical encounters with the violinist, composer and sound artist inspired by folk, improv and minimalism
Simon Broughton learns about the relationship between ragas and time
Senegalese superstar returns with his first album in seven years and today releases a brand new video for one of the record’s standout tracks
A Songlines playlist for Apple Music featuring Eliza Carthy, Sam Lee, Bellowhead and The Unthanks
Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie team up with Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer for yet another productive and intriguing musical partnership.
French singer lets the cat out of the bag about his forthcoming full-length release, Tigre Qui Pleure
The legendary group who paved the way for Peruvian cumbia in the 1960s have set off on their month long tour of the UK this week
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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