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
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
The long-time Senegalese singer and percussionist with Orchestra Baobab passed away this week at the age of 75
Indomitable Brazilian icon recognised for his remarkable creativity and seismic musical influence
The many journeys of Maghrebi explorer Ibn Battuta are the focus of a new ensemble performance from Jordi Savall
Red Baraat's Sonny Singh releases first single and video from his debut solo album, Chardi Kala
Bixiga 70 return with a striking video for their new single 'Quebra Cabeça', the title-track from their upcoming album.
Jenny Cathcart speaks to the Senegalese group who are making waves with their inventive, contemporary take on sabar drumming
Since their debut album in 2001, the throbbing desert blues of the Touareg guitar band Tinariwen has conquered the musical world: here are reviews of all of their albums to date
“Life always flows on”, says the Korean musician, considering the self-awareness and gratitude that led to her assured, meditative new album
We've noted 50 great moments from 7000BC to the present day – concerts and confrontations, collaborations and conspiracies – all of which have shaped the sounds we're listening to today
A Songlines playlist for Apple Music, principally exploring the music of Cesaria Evora
Folk legend Martin Carthy returns with a surprise new album featuring interpretations of songs he first made famous 60 years previously
Music fans’ views sought to help the UK's live music industry plan for the safe return of gigs
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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