Sarathy Korwar is becoming an influential figure within London’s vibrant and eclectic music scene. He talks to Jane Cornwell about his latest project, inspired by Brexit Britain and the importance of changing the East-West narrative. Photographs by Rishabah Sood
The first ever free and online global festival focused on women and girls – WOW Global 24 – takes place June 27-28
"I sincerely hope that Babel Med – or some equivalent – will return in 2019"
Mariza pays homage to Queen of Fado, Amália Rodrigues; birdsong collector Cosmo Sheldrake talks avian audio; a Beginner's Guide to Habib Koité and more in the latest issue of Songlines
With her forthcoming album and tour, the violist and vocalist pays tribute to Ida and Louise Cook, the music-obsessed sisters who helped Jewish refugees flee Europe from the Nazis
The renowned Greek composer, conductor and master of melopoisi who waged wars of words and music against a military junta has died aged 96
Yungchen Lhamo, Balimaya Project, Rhiannon Giddens, Goran Bregović, Balinese gamelan, plus Thomas Sankara’s ‘musical’ leadership of Burkina Faso and a song-filled salute to Gilberto Gil
Mighty Afro-fusionist Kweku of Ghana shares ‘Odo Sronko’ featuring highlife icon Pat Thomas, the latest single taken from his forthcoming album, Don’t Take My Soul
Brazilian artist Criolo gives his frank views on Brazilian society today and although the challenges for its future look daunting, he tells David Katz why he remains hopeful for his country
Driven by axé (energy) in service to the orixás (gods), these top albums, selected by Russ Slater Johnson, draw on Brazil’s African diasporic religions and spirituality
A new Cuban big band are making waves. All the more surprising for the fact that Orquesta Akokán are a collaboration of first-class Cuban and American musicians. Kim Burton tells their story so far
Alexandra Petropoulos speaks to the collective of women who are tackling the gender imbalance in music and inspiring younger generations
Musicians of Mesopotamia set to appear alongside showbiz stars for special charity happening
Martin Hayes will be playing shows across the British Isles with his band The Common Ground Ensemble to perform his latest album
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