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Fatou casts musical charms for magical manuscripts
Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara releases EP in association with Timbuktu archive project
Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara releases EP in association with Timbuktu archive project
Our world music extravaganza returns with a slew of sumptuous live performances at the Scala in London on November 2
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
Discover the latest musical talent coming from Switzerland on an exclusive bonus CD, compiled by artlink, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and FONDATION SUISA and free with the December issue of Songlines (#163)
Oumou Sangaré contemplates the current state of her native Mali. She speaks to Andy Morgan about how music and mogoya may be the only things that can save it. Photography by Holly Whittaker
Feminist supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique mark a decade of existence this year, with a new release to celebrate. Jane Cornwell talks politics, power and positivity with the current line-up. “Women are suffocating. We want them to breathe,” they tell her.
Celebrating 50 years in the field of dreams with Glastonbury's Golden jubilee; the peak sounds of Morocco's Jebala mountains; interviews with Vieux Farka Touré and Bellowhead; a Beginner's Guide to Steeleye Span, plus free Top of the World CD with each issue
Animated heroes meet African Queen on their follow-up to 'Momentary Bliss'
Bob Marley, Mon Laferte, Raphael Rogiński, sea shanty surprises and our Best Albums of 2023. Plus, Ezra Collective in Lagos, Bounaly, Yann & Emilie Tiersen, Ben Edge and we reveal our latest World Pioneer
An Africa Special starring Salif Keita, The Zawose Queens, The Joy and Franck Biyong, plus a Banjo Summit with Rhiannon Giddens and Belá Fleck
Jo Frost picks some choice albums that have been inspired by our feathered friends
Emerging from the shadow cast by his famous father, guitarist Vieux Farka Touré has spent a career forging his own path. But now he’s finally returning to his roots. Photography by Kiss Diouara
Dobet Gnahoré unveils her 2024 album, Zouzou, with an upbeat Afropop gem
Fatoumata Diawara adds collaboration to the mix on an album of reconciliation and largesse. “It’s time for me to invite you… into my world,” she tells Lucy Hallam
The renegades of Irish folk announce a new album, single and extensive tour.
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