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Another Good Friday Playlist: International Women’s Day Special

Aynur Doğan, Aoife O’Donovan, Felukah and others feature in a truly international selection of new songs perfect for International Women’s Day.

Another Good Friday feat Hermanos Gutiérrez, EMEL, Ana Lua Caiano and more

Brand new videos from EMEL, Ana Lua Caiano, Asa, Hermanos Gutierrez and a startling ode to a Colombian sex worker from La Batucada Guaricha.

Another Good Friday Playlist feat. Arooj Aftab, Altın Gün, Thandiswa, New Regency Orchestra and more

Great new music with the first single in 49 years from Staples Jr. Singers, as well as Thandiswa, Arooj Aftab, New Regency Orchestra, Desta French and Altın Gün.

Obituary: Erkin Koray (1941-2023)

Pioneering figure in Turkish folk-rock and a countercultural icon, Erkin Koray was Turkey's first notable rock'n'roll figure and continues to influence new generations of Anatolian musicians

Big Band Revival: 10 Essential Albums

There is nothing quite like the sound of a whole room of people playing music, reflected in the countless times that an oversized genre once seemed lost has risen from the ashes. Here are a few ensembles from the past years that prove the size of your band counts

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Quickfire: William Barton

The Aboriginal didgeridoo doyen and composer talks about his all-time favourite albums and most memorable musical encounters

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Liraz interview: “I refuse to be silenced like women in Iran, who see my videos and tell me ‘Thank you!’”

The Israeli-Iranian singer and actress Liraz talks to Jane Cornwell about rediscovering her Iranian roots, singing in Persian and the risks taken to fulfil her desire to record with fellow Iranian musicians

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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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Manu Chao Acoustic: Return of the Vanishing Man

Manu Chao makes a triumphant London comeback with a manic acoustic performance at Brixton 02 Academy

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Jembaa Groove: Live at Studio Batterie

Four tunes from the Berlin-based Afro-soul group in an exclusive video

A Beginner's Guide

Amadou & Mariam: A Beginner’s Guide

Nigel Williamson takes a look at the rise to global fame and fortune of West Africa’s golden couple

Best New Albums

The Best New Albums from Around the World (August 2024)

Introducing outstanding new releases from the Meridian Brothers, Thandiswa Mazwai, The Deep Dark Woods and more

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Marina Satti: Eurovision bound

Mateusz Dobrowolski checks in on the vocalist representing Greece at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest

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Playlist: João Donato

In tribute to the Brazilian pianist and composer, who passed away on July 17, here are twenty of the finest songs that João Donato recorded in a career that lasted over 70 years