This Podcast includes highlights from the new issue of Songlines (September/October, #39) including Nigel Williamson’s interview with Peter Gabriel and exclusive excerpts from forthcoming Real World albums by Sevara, Daby Touré and Little Axe; Jonathan Walton gives an extensive insight into the Balkan Brass scene featuring over 10 recommended album tracks; Martin Sinnock talks about Tabu Ley Rochereau in our regular Classic Album feature. There’s also information about our Beginner’s Guide to Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodriguez; Songlines editor Simon Broughton’s interview with Iraqi group Angam Al-Rafidain, as well as Andy Kershaw’s WOMAD report with music from his personal favourites The Mahotella Queens.
The next Songlines Podcast covering the November/December issue will be available from October 20.