Essential 10
Afro-Brazilian Spirituals: Essential 10
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
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Criolo: Soul Searching
The hugely popular Brazilian rap artist Criolo is refreshingly self-effacing when he meets Russ Slater to talk about his work and the problems facing Brazil
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Criolo interview: “The streets of Brazil are going to burn even more, but all we want is an end to suffering. We cannot take any more”
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
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Obituary: Nobesuthu Mbadu (1945-2021)
Remembering the South African mbaqanga singer and Mahotella Queens vocalist
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Heart of Afghanistan
Harmonium player Ahmad Fanoos found sanctuary in the US after being forced to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Russ Slater reports on how the move reunited members of a musical family and proved the catalyst for a special series of shows
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New Dangerfield On A Mission To Reignite The Black String Band Tradition
Listen to the debut single from the highly-anticipated American roots supergroup featuring Jake Blount, Kaia Kater, Tray Wellington and Nelson Williams
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Music at the 2018 London Film Festival
John Atkinson sums up the musical best-bits of the 2018 London Film Festival, kicking off later this week.
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Spell Songs conjure natural charms for live-streamed fundraiser
Authors Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris joined the Spell Songs ensemble for a magical, memorable charity performance
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James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg Rap Up Third Duo Album
Fingerpickin’ guitar-slingers announce new collaboration, featuring a unique take on Neneh Cherry’s ‘Buffalo Stance’
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Furrow Collective On Moon Safari
Critically-acclaimed UK folk quartet take new lunar-loving album out on tour this winter
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Video premiere: 'Holy Robot' by Taraf de Impex
The old guard of Romanian lautari music meet the Bucharest alternivistas on a brand new project
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Utopian Lullabies at Oslo World
Oslo World festival kicked off with an emotional opening concert showcasing impressive performances from a host of female singers.
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Cimafunk interview: “You must never forget where you come from”
Jane Cornwell catches up with Cimafunk, the Cuban sensation taking the world by storm
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Meeting Asha Puthli: “I have a four-octave range from my classical training and I just went for it, this spaced-out singing”
Undeterred by expectations, Asha Puthli had a vision of uniting Indian classical music with jazz, heading to New York and getting a job singing with a free-jazz icon. It was the beginning of an adventurous, incendiary and unparalleled career
