Monday, June 20, 2022
Sounds and Colours seek Rio grands
Latin specialists launch vinyl campaign for Rio de Janeiro compilation
News
Friday, June 17, 2022
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
Monday, June 6, 2022
WhatsApp in the Sahel
Catching up with the latest innovative compilation from the Sahel Sounds imprint
Friday, May 20, 2022
New video from Calypso Rose – 'Watina'
Watch the video for Calypso Rose's 'Watina', a new track featuring Santana and The Garifuna Collective, taken from her forthcoming full-length release, Calypso Rose Forever
Friday, May 13, 2022
Songlines June 2022 issue is out now!
Dispelling the cowboy myth with Colombia's Cimarrón; Songlines Music Awards winners announced; on the fly with Wassoulou songbird, Oumou Sangaré; Beginner's Guide to Antibalas; our UK Fest Guide returns, plus free Top of the World CD with every copy
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Announcing the winners of the Songlines Music Awards 2022!
Sound the celebratory clarion of massed horns and let's herald the winners of this year's Songlines Music Awards…
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Obituary: Shivkumar Sharma (1938-2022)
The Indian composer and santoor maestro whose work spanned the divide between classical and popular music has passed away, aged 84
Friday, April 29, 2022
Obituary: Rudy Gomis (1946-2022)
The long-time Senegalese singer and percussionist with Orchestra Baobab passed away this week at the age of 75
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
WOMAD 2022: Final Names Announced
Gilberto Gil, Lianne La Havas, Osibisa, Comorian, Alostmen and more join line-up for global party's 40th birthday edition
Friday, April 22, 2022
Earth Day Song Project Launched
Music Declares Emergency partners with Planet Resolution for global Earth Day song project
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Songlines May 2022 issue is out now!
Nominations for this year’s Songlines Music Awards announced; interviews with Lido Pimienta, Maya Youssef and Iberi; a Beginner's Guide to Norwegian Hardanger fiddler Annbjørg Lien, plus free Top of the World compilation CD with every copy
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Obituary: Orlando Julius (1943-2022)
Nigerian highlife saxophonist Orlando Julius dies at age 79
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Leader of the Pack
New book series celebrates the life and career of recording engineer Bill Leader
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Video: Sonny Singh's 'Aisee Preet'
Red Baraat's Sonny Singh releases first single and video from his debut solo album, Chardi Kala
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Terakaft’s Book of Blues
Touareg rockers release new 7” with accompanying tome documenting their inscrutable exploits
