Kayhan Kalhor, a master of the Iranian kamancheh, speaks to Nigel Williamson about his various collaborations and why he has always played simply for the enjoyment of making music
One of Turkey’s most influential cultural figures speaks about his fight for peace through music
Nigel Williamson charts the career of the genre-defying sitarist, from her Indian classical beginnings to her star-studded cross-cultural fusions
Mary Farquharson marvels at the career of the much-loved former Buena Vista Social Club musician who is still highly influential today
French-Spanish superstar shares ‘Viva Tu’, the vivacious first track from his forthcoming full-length
We speak to the Ghanaian Afro-gospel singer about the important albums in her life and a most memorable musical encounter
Chris Moss assesses the intrepid composer’s impact on music – and why his legacy, 100 years on since the great man’s birth, remains a challenge for contemporary tangueros
The irrepressible Peggy Seeger talks to Julian May about dealing with the inevitability of ageing and her unique and very candid approach to songwriting
Belgian trio Avalanche Kaito, led by Burkinabé griot Kaito Winse, have driven their post-punk assaults to combustible extremes on their latest album
The pioneering female mbira player and champion of Shona tradition has died, aged 76
The soulful singer and cellist returns with her third album, featuring music from Louisiana and Haiti
Cape Verdean songstress captures hearts and souls at North Macedonian world music summit
This weekend, folk singer Sam Lee celebrates 100 years since the BBC's first live wildlife broadcast with some very special guests
50 guitarists who have made an impact outside of the usual rock’n’roll axis of axes
Australia is holding a referendum that may lead to its Indigenous people gaining political recognition. Seth Jordan reports from two of Australia’s most important Indigenous events on the opposing campaigns
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