Afel Bocoum talks about his hopes and concerns for Mali; Brazilian rapper Criolo speaks out about Bolsonaro and effects of COVID-19; a Beginner's Guide to Mahsa Vahdat and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Superb female vocalists and ceilidh-style dancing were the highlights of Saturday's WOMAD line-up
Annoying RTÉ, dissing the rich and staying true to Dundalk: Charles Hendy tells Emma Rycroft about The Mary Wallopers’ rise to the top. “Throughout my enjoyment of music, I’ve liked stuff that was probably done wrong,” he confides
The renegades of Irish folk announce a new album, single and extensive tour.
Reportage from a rollocking night of magical folk mischief and fun-fuelled rock'n'roll at a sold-out Electric Ballroom, Camden
African stars old and new delight the Charlton Park crowds on the final day
The legendary Senegalese band performed to a sold-out Barbican Centre on April 27 as part of the festival La Linea.
Red Baraat's Sonny Singh releases first single and video from his debut solo album, Chardi Kala
Despite the predicted dire weather conditions that thankfully never fully materialised, the final day at WOMAD was blessed with a rainbow and plenty of musical colour
Great new releases from Mariza, Cocanha, Lolomis, Ayom, Star Feminine Band and more... Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the January/February 2021 issue of Songlines
John Atkinson sums up the musical best-bits of the 2018 London Film Festival, kicking off later this week.
Garth Cartwright marvels at the long-lasting appeal of the Senegalese band
Femi Kuti, WITCH, Israel Fernández and African Head Charge, plus we hit the road with the Master Musicians of Joujouka and put the spotlight on Emicida
Folk stars congregate in Belfast for the annual awards ceremony
Every Mardi Gras, a blur of costumed Cajun and Creole revellers in Louisiana head off in search of gumbo ingredients. When an ingredient is offered, such as a live chicken, the race is on. David Simpson has been documenting this unique tradition for over 25 years, with a new book capturing the centuries-old celebrations
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