Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Pandit Jasraj obituary (1930-2020)
Pioneering Indian vocalist dies at his home in New Jersey
News
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The Folk on Foot Festival returns for a third edition
The award-winning team behind the Folk on Foot podcast are back with the third edition of their hugely popular Front Room Festival.
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Smithsonian Folkways label director sacked
The recent sacking of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ director Huib Schippers has surprised the music industry
Friday, July 31, 2020
Relief for Rajasthan’s musicians
Jodhpur RIFF has set up a crisis appeal to help support Rajasthan's musicians as COVID-19 continues to take its toll.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Songlines #160 (August/September 2020) is out now!
Kurdish singer talks about living in exile and her former life in Turkey, we share our favourite festival memories in support of live music, a Beginner's Guide to Rajery and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Babel Music XP International Forum
Marseille’s international music forum makes a welcome return and calls for artists to apply for its showcase programme
Thursday, June 25, 2020
WOW Global 24 – Women and Girls in a Time of Crisis
The first ever free and online global festival focused on women and girls – WOW Global 24 – takes place June 27-28
Monday, June 22, 2020
New video from Malian rockers, Songhoy Blues
Malian group Songhoy Blues have released a new video for their track, 'Worry', in the hope of spreading some positive vibes during these tumultuous times
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Songlines #159 (July 2020) is out now!
Oud dude Joseph Tawadros, our top tips for lockdown entertainment, Balkan beats pioneer Shantel, a Beginner's Guide to April Verch and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Monday, June 15, 2020
Dalai Lama to release a new album of mantras and teachings
The Dalai Lama is due to release a new album of mantras and teachings set to music – Inner World (Khandro Music) – to celebrate his 85th birthday
Monday, June 15, 2020
Classical violinist Daniel Hope compiles an exclusive playlist for the July issue of Songlines
The award-winning British violinist Daniel Hope reveals his love of music beyond the classical world in his eclectic selection of artists for a Songlines playlist
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Cecil Sharp House celebrates 90 years
The home of all things to do with English folk marks its 90th anniversary on June 6
Friday, May 22, 2020
Guinean musician Mory Kanté has died aged 70
Celebrated Guinean singer and multi-instrumentalist of ‘Yéké Yéké’ fame has died
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Sounds and Colours launch anniversary fundraising campaign
The Sounds and Colours team are marking their tenth anniversary with a special fundraising campaign
