http://www.songlines.co.uk/ Songlines magazine covers the world's most exciting music from traditional and popular to contemporary and fusion, featuring artists from all around the globe. Songlines is packed full of the latest CD reviews, artist interviews, guides to particular world music traditions, concert-listings, travel stories and every issue comes with an exclusive compilation CD iWeb 1.1.2 http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Podcast_files/SL_PODCAST_IMAGE.jpg http://www.songlines.co.uk 60 World Music Podcast Songlines Podcast info@songlines.co.uk Songlines magazine covers the world's most exciting music from traditional and popular to contemporary and fusion, featuring artists from all around the globe. Songlines is packed full of the latest CD reviews, artist interviews, guides to particular worl Songlines magazine covers the world's most exciting music from traditional and popular to contemporary and fusion, featuring artists from all around the globe. Songlines is packed full of the latest CD reviews, artist interviews, guides to particular world music traditions, concert-listings, travel stories and every issue comes with an exclusive compilation CD http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/53826B5C-102D-4E7C-9E02-D564759A2A5C.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/53826B5C-102D-4E7C-9E02-D564759A2A5C.html Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:12:53 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/53826B5C-102D-4E7C-9E02-D564759A2A5C_files/songlinespodcast1.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/songlinespodcast1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>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 a World Music Podcast 00:51:19 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 a 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. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/AF297AC6-E4D9-4737-A450-5B2FF914BA52.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/AF297AC6-E4D9-4737-A450-5B2FF914BA52.html Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:49:15 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/AF297AC6-E4D9-4737-A450-5B2FF914BA52_files/songlines40.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/songlines40.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the November/December issue of Songlines (#40), starting with a track from Seu Jorge's album ‘Cru’ on the Beleza label. We also have an excerpt from a previously World Music Podcast 00:21:20 This podcast includes highlights from the November/December issue of Songlines (#40), starting with a track from Seu Jorge's album ‘Cru’ on the Beleza label. We also have an excerpt from a previously This podcast includes highlights from the November/December issue of Songlines (#40), starting with a track from Seu Jorge's album ‘Cru’ on the Beleza label. We also have an excerpt from a previously unreleased track from Buena Vista Social Club which appears on the latest World Circuit 20th anniversary compilation album; Simon Broughton's interview with the group El Tanbura from Port Said features recordings from their gig at the 50 year celebration of the liberation of the Suez Canal; Nigel Williamson talks about our Beginner's Guide artist Trilok Gurtu and plays tracks from two of his recommended albums - ‘African Fantasy’ and ‘Broken Rhythms’; Rose Skelton, our contributor in West Africa, reports on the Guinean kora quartet Ba Cissoko, plus you get to hear a track from their latest album ‘Electric Griot Land’ on the Totolo label. And finally our throat singing expert Michael Ormiston gives us an exclusive demonstration on the art of throat singing and plays a track from the album ‘Naked Spirit, on Amiata, by one of the artists coming to London's Atlantic Waves festival, Sainkho Namchylak. The next Songlines podcast featuring highlights from the January/February issue (#41) will be available from December 8. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/2B286794-EA3C-4DD7-82EE-2BA49C2DACAC.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/2B286794-EA3C-4DD7-82EE-2BA49C2DACAC.html Tue, 5 Dec 2006 16:37:35 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/2B286794-EA3C-4DD7-82EE-2BA49C2DACAC_files/songlines41.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,170,1707ad715a0_5a44b5b2_a306caa1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2007 issue of Songlines (#41), opening with a track from Ali Farka Touré's last album 'Savane' on World Circuit. We also have an excerpt from World Music Podcast 00:31:05 This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2007 issue of Songlines (#41), opening with a track from Ali Farka Touré's last album 'Savane' on World Circuit. We also have an excerpt from This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2007 issue of Songlines (#41), opening with a track from Ali Farka Touré's last album 'Savane' on World Circuit. We also have an excerpt from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band's album 'Funeral for a Friend' which ties in with our feature on New Orleans Brass Bands; Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, talks about our Beginner's Guide artist Ali Farka Touré and plays tracks from two of his recommended albums - 'The Source' and 'In the Heart of the Moon'; Songlines Deputy Editor, Jo Frost, runs through all the nominated artists for next year's BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music aka The Planets and introduces a track from one artist in each of the eight categories: Africa: Mahmoud Ahmed ('Ethiopiques Vol 7' on Buda) Americas: Gogol Bordello ('Gypsy Punks' on Side One Dummy) Middle East/North Africa: Yasmin Levy ('La Juderia' on Connecting Cultures) Asia Pacific: Fat Freddy's Drop, ('Based on a True Story' on Kartel) Europe: Camille ('Le Fil' on EMI) Newcomer: K'Naan ('The Dusty Foot Philosopher' on Red Ink) Culture Crossing: Ska Cubano ('Ay Caramba' on Casino Sounds) Club Global: Mercan Dede ('Breath' on Double Moon) Simon Broughton returns with details of his Best Albums of 2006, including music from "Drive East" on Sense World Music as well as an interview with the Algerian born Maurice el Medioni and music from his album on Piranha, Descarga Oriental. And Jane Cornwell introduces one of the classic albums of world music - Miss Perfumado from the barefoot diva Cesaria Evora. The next Songlines podcast featuring highlights from the March/April issue (#42) will be available from February 16. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/D178F4F8-C2BE-4E41-88AC-E2FF943452E1.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/D178F4F8-C2BE-4E41-88AC-E2FF943452E1.html Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:54:56 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/D178F4F8-C2BE-4E41-88AC-E2FF943452E1_files/songlines42.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,170,170b41be569_b8d2c2b3_42ff39ac.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the March/April 2007 issue of Songlines (#42), opening with a track from the highly anticipated album 'Aman Iman, Water is Life' on Independiente, by the Touareg World Music Podcast 00:28:39 This podcast includes highlights from the March/April 2007 issue of Songlines (#42), opening with a track from the highly anticipated album 'Aman Iman, Water is Life' on Independiente, by the Touareg This podcast includes highlights from the March/April 2007 issue of Songlines (#42), opening with a track from the highly anticipated album 'Aman Iman, Water is Life' on Independiente, by the Touareg rockers from the Sahara, Tinariwen. We also have an exclusive track to this podcast from Brian Eno's world music playlist - Rachid Taha's 'Ah Mon Amour' from his last album Diwan 2 on Wrasse records. Other features in the podcast include Nigel Williamson's Beginner's Guide to Femi Kuti with tracks from two of his recommended albums - ‘Fight to Win’ and the new ‘The Definitive Collection’ again on Wrasse; Sue Steward reports on Johnny Pacheco, one of the founding fathers of Salsa and plays a track from his latest collection El Maestro on the Fania label; Chris Menist introduces one of the most extraordinary instruments on earth - Ethiopia's Harp of King David. He talks to the leading player Alemu Aga who demonstrates the instrument and plays a track from his ‘Harp of King David’ CD on Buda; and Songlines editor Simon Broughton reports from Freemuse's World Conference on Music and Censorship in Istanbul with music from the Turkish band 'Grup Yorum' on the Kalan label. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the May issue (#43), will be available from April 6. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/37EF3FB5-1985-4761-B4D2-399D2D0EA556.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/37EF3FB5-1985-4761-B4D2-399D2D0EA556.html Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:46:06 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/37EF3FB5-1985-4761-B4D2-399D2D0EA556_files/songlines43.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/1.26903,-13.731,164.462,164.4626ad3db94_edaeddaf_eb0e9a3.png" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the May 2007 issue of Songlines (#43), opening with a track from the debut album 'Zamazu' on Enja, by the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca. We also have a track on t World Music Podcast 00:34:50 This podcast includes highlights from the May 2007 issue of Songlines (#43), opening with a track from the debut album 'Zamazu' on Enja, by the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca. We also have a track on t This podcast includes highlights from the May 2007 issue of Songlines (#43), opening with a track from the debut album 'Zamazu' on Enja, by the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca. We also have a track on this podcast from Andy Kershaw's Radio 4 featured Desert Island Discs selection - 'Hupenyu Hwangu' by The Bhundu Boys from their album The Shed Sessions. Other features on the podcast include: Lucy Durán introducing the great Malian ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate - playing the title track from their new album Segu Blue on Out Here Records; Ed Stocker gives an overview of the forthcoming French presidential elections from a hip-hop perspective with music by Axiom; Jane Cornwell's Beginners Guide to Manu Dibango, with an interview and music excerpts from the new CD/DVD 'The Lion of Africa' on the Global Mix label; Greg Ward discusses and plays music from the wonderful classic album 'Remembering the Songs of Our Youth' by The Tau Moe Family with Bob Brozman, on the Rounder label, and finally, Tom Hamilton reports from an expedition to Tibet to preserve some of the most remote music in the world. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the June issue (#44), will be available from May 11. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/5C020C9F-AD0C-4A3A-B94A-43B802B5AD59.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/5C020C9F-AD0C-4A3A-B94A-43B802B5AD59.html Tue, 8 May 2007 19:03:52 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/5C020C9F-AD0C-4A3A-B94A-43B802B5AD59_files/songlines44.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53636967012_4a458a1b_4d6268ac.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the June 2007 issue of Songlines (#44), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Björk, 'Volta', on One Little Indian. We also have a track on this podcast o World Music Podcast 00:34:25 This podcast includes highlights from the June 2007 issue of Songlines (#44), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Björk, 'Volta', on One Little Indian. We also have a track on this podcast o This podcast includes highlights from the June 2007 issue of Songlines (#44), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Björk, 'Volta', on One Little Indian. We also have a track on this podcast of an 'Iranian Lullaby' from the recent 'Rough Guide to Iran' CD as part of Kronos Quartet's David Harrington's world music playlist. Exclusively to this podcast we have the Kronos Quartet's very own version of the Lullaby. Other features on the podcast include: Rose Skelton on the extraordinary Mauritanian singer and politician Malouma; Songlines news editor, Nat Handy, reports on the latest world music goings-on, with music by Fanfare Ciocarlia, Selim Sessler and Mahala Raï Banda who are all performing at The Barbican's 1000 Year Journey Gypsy Festival in May &amp; June. Nat also reports on the compilation album Songlines has produced for Glastonbury Festival, 'Live at Glastonbury's Jazz World Stage' with an exclusive excerpt from Amparanoia's performance of 'Ella Baila Bembe' in 2005, and finally the Fat Boy slim and Andy Palacio collaboration with music from his latest album, 'Wátina', on Cumbancha. Simon Broughton returns with his Beginner's Guide to Taraf de Haïdouk's with an exclusive preview from their forthcoming album 'Maskarada' on the Crammed label. And finally, Bill Badley bares his midriff for the Songlines Guide to Bellydance with a selection of recommendations including music from the new album 'Boom Shinga Ling' by Oojami. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the July/August issue (#45), will be available from June 22. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/FEE444F2-2F73-4D20-9C27-57DE1330652C.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/FEE444F2-2F73-4D20-9C27-57DE1330652C.html Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:53:34 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/FEE444F2-2F73-4D20-9C27-57DE1330652C_files/sonlines45podcast.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,170,1706381f478_4ecb8e1c_cddc5cac.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the July/August 2007 issue of Songlines (#45), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Gogol Bordello, 'Super Taranta!', on Side One Dummy Records. Songline World Music Podcast 00:41:21 This podcast includes highlights from the July/August 2007 issue of Songlines (#45), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Gogol Bordello, 'Super Taranta!', on Side One Dummy Records. Songline This podcast includes highlights from the July/August 2007 issue of Songlines (#45), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Gogol Bordello, 'Super Taranta!', on Side One Dummy Records. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, also talks on the podcast to Gogol Bordello front-man, Eugene Hutz. Other features on the podcast include: Daniel Brown introduces a few songs from the hundreds he's selected for the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, including Nuru Kane's 'Gorée' from the album 'Sigil' on Riverboat Records, 'Senzale de Santos: Ritmo de Capoeira de Angola' from the album 'Capoeira Senzala de Santos Vol 2' on Buda and 'Dhow Countries' by Taj Mahal &amp; Kesi Juma Makame from the album 'Mkutano' on Tradition &amp; Moderne; Nigel Williamson picks out some of our 21 World Music Rebels with tracks from Miriam Makeba's album 'The Best of the Early Years' on Wrasse and from Bonga's 'Angola 72' on Lusafrica; Songlines news editor, Nat Handy, reports on the latest world music goings-on, with music from Reem Kelani's debut album 'Sprinting Gazelle' on Fuse Records and music from our readers' poll nominees Souad Massi (from her album 'Mesk Elil' on Wrasse) and Ojos de Brujo (from their album 'Techari' on Diquela Records); Nasim Masoud remembers Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on the 10th anniversary of his death with music from the new album 'In Concert' on Delta Music; and finally, John Simpson looks at the Zawose Family from Tanzania, who are performing at WOMAD this summer, and plays music from their 2002 album 'Assembly' as well as a preview of the track ‘Notendachi’ from their forthcoming album, 'Small Things Fall from the Baobab Tree', also on the Real World label. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the September/October issue (#46), will be available from August 24. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/D2196FF3-722C-42B0-BE16-0B61CC48083F.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast//D2196FF3-722C-42B0-BE16-0B61CC48083F.html Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:36:43 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast//D2196FF3-722C-42B0-BE16-0B61CC48083F_files/songlines%2046.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53650630eb0_5351921d_dfaa64aa.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the September/October 2007 issue of Songlines (#46), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Manu Chao, 'La Radiolina', on Because Music. There's also an ex 00:30:29 This podcast includes highlights from the September/October 2007 issue of Songlines (#46), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Manu Chao, 'La Radiolina', on Because Music. There's also an ex This podcast includes highlights from the September/October 2007 issue of Songlines (#46), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Manu Chao, 'La Radiolina', on Because Music. There's also an excerpt from the opening track, 'Heywete' from the 2CD album 'The Very Best of Ethiopiques' on the Manteca label. Other features on the podcast include: Nigel Williamson in conversation with Manu Chao; Songlines editor Simon Broughton looks at the extraordinary folk music department of the Sibelius Academy and how it has transformed the Finnish music scene, with music by the group Trepaanit from their album 'Halla'. Songlines news editor, Nat Handy, reports on the latest world music goings-on, with music by the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, the Iranian fusionist Pouya Mahmoodi, Songlines world music chart toppers Rodrigo y Gabriella as well as an excerpt from Tiken Jah Fakoly recorded at the Africa Oye Festival in 2006 by The Africa Channel. Finally, Sue Wilson gives a Beginners Guide to the Scottish band Capercaillie playing a couple of tracks from their 'Live in Concert' album on the Survival label. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the November issue (#47), will be available from September 28. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/2CA8E91F-4776-4256-AFC8-F3332EC82C99.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/2CA8E91F-4776-4256-AFC8-F3332EC82C99.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:00:48 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/2CA8E91F-4776-4256-AFC8-F3332EC82C99_files/Songlines47.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,536843b21fd_57d7961e_eb4f00bc.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the November 2007 issue of Songlines (#47), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Orchestra Baobab, åMade in Dakar', on World Circuit. There's also an exc World Music Podcast 00:35:17 This podcast includes highlights from the November 2007 issue of Songlines (#47), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Orchestra Baobab, åMade in Dakar', on World Circuit. There's also an exc This podcast includes highlights from the November 2007 issue of Songlines (#47), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Orchestra Baobab, åMade in Dakar', on World Circuit. There's also an excerpt from the self-titled debut album by Vieux Farka TourÈ on World Village. Other features on the podcast include: Jan Fairley on Silvio Rodriguez's 'Los Grandes Exitos: Canciones Urgentes' in our regular Classic Album feature; Songlines news editor, Nat Handy, reports on the latest world music goings-on, with music by the Bedouin Jerry Can Band (live recording from the Sinai Festival), an excerpt from the debut album 'Sandtracks' by the Western Saharan band, Tiris, and an exclusive live recording of Mostar Sevdah Reunion at the recent Mostar World Music festival. Simon Broughton returns to report on his times on the tiles in Lisbon with Portuguese singer Mariza, with excerpts from her live album, 'Concerto em Lisboa' and finally, Richard Scrace reports from Altai on the borders of Siberia and Mongolia The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the December issue (#48), will be available from November 2. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/A75EC3E4-1256-42DF-834E-A72703D0C560.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/A75EC3E4-1256-42DF-834E-A72703D0C560.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:03:19 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/A75EC3E4-1256-42DF-834E-A72703D0C560_files/SonglinesPodcast48.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,5362787a303_df63a925_28ffeca3.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the December 2007 issue of Songlines (#48), opening with an excerpt from the track 'John Barleycorn from the new album called 'The Imagined Village' on Real Worl World Music Podcast 00:26:44 This podcast includes highlights from the December 2007 issue of Songlines (#48), opening with an excerpt from the track 'John Barleycorn from the new album called 'The Imagined Village' on Real Worl This podcast includes highlights from the December 2007 issue of Songlines (#48), opening with an excerpt from the track 'John Barleycorn' from the new album called 'The Imagined Village' on Real World featuring traditional English songs re-invented for the 21st century. Tim Cumming interviews Simon Emmerson about the project on the podcast and also plays an excerpt from the Benjamin Zephaniah track 'Tam Lyn'. Other features on the podcast include: Nigel Williamson's Beginner's Guide to Ry Cooder, with music from the album 'Chavez Ravine' on Nonesuch; Alex Robinson talks about his Guide to Bossa Nova with music by Baden Powell and Vinicius de Moraes and Songlines news editor, Nat Handy, reports on the latest world music goings-on, with music by Ojos de Brujo (from their new album 'Techari Live'), Rodrigo &amp; Gabriela and Bebel Gilberto, from her album Tanto Tempo. Simon Broughton also introduces music by Julie Fowlis, from her latest album 'Cuilidh' and finally, music by Angolan singer Bonga from his reissued album, Angola 72, on Lusafrica. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the January/February issue (#49), will be available from December 14. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/0A28E5C1-A617-40C2-9B80-6061713620A0.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/0A28E5C1-A617-40C2-9B80-6061713620A0.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:30:32 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/0A28E5C1-A617-40C2-9B80-6061713620A0_files/Songlines49.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0.5,300,300708d791c_ad6e79a0_b5178898.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2008 issue of Songlines (#49), opening with an excerpt from the forthcoming album by Didier Awadi 'Sunugaal' on the Mr Bongo label. Songlines World Music Podcast 00:34:55 This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2008 issue of Songlines (#49), opening with an excerpt from the forthcoming album by Didier Awadi 'Sunugaal' on the Mr Bongo label. Songlines This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2008 issue of Songlines (#49), opening with an excerpt from the forthcoming album by Didier Awadi 'Sunugaal' on the Mr Bongo label. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an excerpt from one of the Music of Central Asia recordings produced by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture on Smithsonian Folkways - the track is 'Mualif' from the CD 'Spiritual Music from Azerbaijan', by the singer Alim Qasimov and his daughter Fargana. Other features on the podcast include Nat Handy's report on the latest world music goings-on with music by Latin Grammy Award Winner Juan Luis Guerra, music from the five final nominees in the BBC's talent hunt The Next Big Thing as well as live recordings by Orchestra Baobab, Kekele and Souad Massi from the Africa Channel's Soundcheck at Momo's sessions. Simon Broughton returns to give his selection of the top 10 albums releases this year (sponsored by Play.com) with music by Trilok Gurtu and Arke String Quartet from their album Arkeology (on Promo Music) and music from Selim Sesler's album Anatolian Wedding (on Doublemoon). Finally, Nasim Masoud profiles all the nominated artists in the 2008 BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music with music by Hazmat Modine (Jaro), Bassekou Kouyate (Out Here Recs), The Idan Raichel Project (Cumbancha), Sa Dingding (Wrasse), Son de la Frontera (World Village), Balkan Beat Box (Crammed), Mayra Andrade (Sterns) and Gaudi & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Six Degrees) The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the March issue (#50), will be available from February 8, 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/AF9DB79A-3301-42C6-A4F8-E4F3CB853F74.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/AF9DB79A-3301-42C6-A4F8-E4F3CB853F74.html Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:24:46 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/AF9DB79A-3301-42C6-A4F8-E4F3CB853F74_files/SonglinesPodcast50.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,5363744abe6_45bd8e1e_311c1ba7.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the 50th issue of Songlines (March 2008), opening with an excerpt from the Ravi Shankar &amp; Yehudi Menuhin – ‘West Meets East’ album on Angel. Songlines edito World Music Podcast 00:31:27 This podcast includes highlights from the 50th issue of Songlines (March 2008), opening with an excerpt from the Ravi Shankar & Yehudi Menuhin – ‘West Meets East’ album on Angel. Songlines edito This podcast includes highlights from the 50th issue of Songlines (March 2008), opening with an excerpt from the Ravi Shankar & Yehudi Menuhin – ‘West Meets East’ album on Angel. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade's debut album 'Navega' on Sterns - she’s playing at the Barbican on March 16.   Nat Handy brings us the latest news including a report on the Songlines @ 50 concerts at the Jazz Café (throughout April and May) with an exclusive preview of Natacha Atlas' forthcoming album on World Village as well as tracks from Salsa Celtica (Discos Leon), Spanish Harlem Orchestra (Six Degrees), Rachid Taha (Wrasse), Manu Dibango (Global Mix) and Tinariwen (Independiente). Other features on the podcast include Jan Fairley's Beginners Guide to flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, playing excerpts from albums 'Luzia' (Universal) and 'Cositas Buenas' (Universal). Nigel Williamson brings us 50 years in World Music with music by Fela Kuti (Wrasse), Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Bhundu Boys. Simon Broughton returns with a tribute to Andy Palacio with a track from his album 'Watina' on Cumbancha. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the April/May issue (#51), will be available from March 21, 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/74E1E6EB-56F5-4F9A-A6B9-7BD2EB13353E.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/74E1E6EB-56F5-4F9A-A6B9-7BD2EB13353E.html Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:04:42 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/74E1E6EB-56F5-4F9A-A6B9-7BD2EB13353E_files/SonglinesPodcast51.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53657e66318_c73d8319_f62087ad.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the April/May issue of Songlines (#51), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Toumani Diabate, 'The Mande Variations', on World Circuit. Songlines editor, World Music Podcast 00:32:33 This podcast includes highlights from the April/May issue of Songlines (#51), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Toumani Diabate, 'The Mande Variations', on World Circuit. Songlines editor, This podcast includes highlights from the April/May issue of Songlines (#51), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Toumani Diabate, 'The Mande Variations', on World Circuit. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from ‘Chopi Music of Mozambique’ on MW Records, which formed part of his African roadtrip. Also on this podcast Margaret Birley introduces you to music from the Horniman Museum's  Music from India 'Utsavam' exhibition. Robin Denselow talks about Toumani Diabate and his variations of Jarabi (from his album ‘Kaira’), such as Djelika from the album of the same name (both on Hannibal) and Cantelowes, which is heard opening the podcast. Simon Broughton returns with his Beginner's Guide to Muzsikas with excerpts from albums ‘Morning Star’, ‘Maramaros’ and ‘Marta Sebestyen & Muzsikas’ (all on the Hannibal label).   Nat Handy brings you the latest news including an update on the Songlines @ 50 Concert Series at the Jazz Café with information of new artists added including Yasmin Levy, with music from her latest album, ‘Manu Suave’. There’s also news on the La Linea Latin Festival with excerpts from Paco Pena & Nishat Khan's collaborative project as well as The Ipanemas and Very Be Careful. The podcast ends with Salamalenque from ‘Orquestra Imperial's Carnaval so ano que vem album’ (on Totolo), which ties in with the latest issue's Rio Sounds feature. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the June issue (#52), will be available from 2nd May 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/294E8963-5386-4FFB-B3CC-2DF54D7F71C8.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/294E8963-5386-4FFB-B3CC-2DF54D7F71C8.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:39:03 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/294E8963-5386-4FFB-B3CC-2DF54D7F71C8_files/SonglinesPodcast52.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,5362c193f7b_cbc3871a_9a9db2b5.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the June issue of Songlines (#52), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Natacha Atlas, 'Ana Hina', on World Village. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, p World Music Podcast 00:35:39 This podcast includes highlights from the June issue of Songlines (#52), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Natacha Atlas, 'Ana Hina', on World Village. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, p This podcast includes highlights from the June issue of Songlines (#52), opening with an excerpt from the new album by Natacha Atlas, 'Ana Hina', on World Village. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from Neco Novellas's debut album 'New Dawn' on World Connection, there is a feature on the Mozambican artist and his family in this issue. Nasim Masoud reports on the winners of the 2008 BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music announced at Dingwalls on 10th April, with music by Bassekou Kouyate (Out Here Records), Andy Palacio (Cumbancha), Sa Dingding (Wrasse), Son de la Frontera (World Village), Rachid Taha (Wrasse), Mayra Andrade (Sterns), Juldeh Camara &amp; Justin Adams (Wayward Records), Transglobal Underground (Mule Satellite Recs), and the Very Best of Ethiopiques (on Union Square Music). Jane Cornwell talks about Natacha Atlas, the cover star for this issue and plays an excerpt of 'Beny Ou Benak Eih' from her new album, which is also heard opening the podcast. Jon Mitchell discusses the new One Giant Leap recording and TV series on Channel 4 and plays an excerpt from the album 'What about me?'. Nat Handy brings you the latest news with music by Dhafer Youssef (Enja), Cheikh Lo (World Circuit) and Kimmo Pohjonen (Hoe Down). The podcast ends with an extract by Bulgarian clarinettist Ivo Papasov from his new album 'Dance of the Falcon' on World Village – our featured label this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the July issue (#53), will be available from 13th June 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/F6E6119E-09F0-4AED-A665-1322D2D87FB7.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/F6E6119E-09F0-4AED-A665-1322D2D87FB7.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:08:49 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/F6E6119E-09F0-4AED-A665-1322D2D87FB7_files/SonglinesPodcast53.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,536ce36e83_d0498b1b_2c7220a8.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the July issue of Songlines 53, opening with an excerpt from the live album (on Ruby Works) of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo and Gabriela. World Music Podcast 00:25:16 This podcast includes highlights from the July issue of Songlines 53, opening with an excerpt from the live album (on Ruby Works) of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo and Gabriela. This podcast includes highlights from the July issue of Songlines 53, opening with an excerpt from the live album (on Ruby Works) of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo and Gabriela. Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an extract by Mozambican group Massukos from their debut album 'Bumping' (on Poo Productions). Nasim Masoud talks about Rodrigo and Gabriela, the covers stars for this issue, Nigel Williamson reports on Sudanese rapper Emmanuel Jal and plays an excerpt from his new album Warchild on Sonic 360. Simon Broughton returns to introduce you to the Bedouin Jerrycan Band - from the Sinai desert in Egypt - with a live recording as well as a taster from their album 'Coffee Time' on 30 ips. Nat Handy brings you the latest news with music by Lucky Dube, Bireshwar Gautam and Hukwe Zawose. The podcast ends with an extract by American group The Punch Brothers with Chris Thile on mandolin from their debut album 'Punch' on Nonesuch. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the August/September issue 54, will be available from 25th July 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/4BDEF3B6-DA0C-4CD5-9146-2DB47B4F3770.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/4BDEF3B6-DA0C-4CD5-9146-2DB47B4F3770.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:33:23 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/4BDEF3B6-DA0C-4CD5-9146-2DB47B4F3770_files/songlinesPodcast54.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53692d7d864_d4cf8f1c_bed385ab.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the August September issue of Songlines 54, opening with an excerpt from Seth Lakeman's new album 'Poor Man's Heaven (on Relentless). World Music Podcast 00:33:50 This podcast includes highlights from the August September issue of Songlines 54, opening with an excerpt from Seth Lakeman's new album 'Poor Man's Heaven (on Relentless). This podcast includes highlights from the August September issue of Songlines 54, opening with an excerpt from Seth Lakeman's new album 'Poor Man's Heaven (on Relentless). Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an extract by Bulgarian clarinettist from his new album 'Dance of the Falcons' on World Village. Jo Frost catches up with Seth Lakeman, the cover-star for this issue, Nasim Masoud on Alternative National Anthems with excerpts of the original and alternative anthems of Cuba, Portugal, France and Nigeria. Sue Steward talks about Chinese singer Sa Dingding with a taster from her album 'Alive' on Wrasse. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by the Buena Vista Social Club LIVE at the Carnegie Hall, Seu Jorge and The Very Best of Ethiopiques. The podcast ends with an extract by Australia's Northern Territories' Geofrrey Gurrumul Yunupingu from his debut release 'Gurrumul' on Skinny Fish. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the October issue 55, will be available from 5th September 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/68A92163-F641-4798-BBB1-F7918A325A2B.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/68A92163-F641-4798-BBB1-F7918A325A2B.html Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:07:02 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/68A92163-F641-4798-BBB1-F7918A325A2B_files/songlinesPodcast54-1.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,170,17067d7a5a4_d955931d_e4ca6fac.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a> This podcast includes highlights from the October issue of Songlines No.55, opening with an excerpt from Rokia Traoré's new album Tchamantché (Nonesuch). World Music Podcast 00:29:08 This podcast includes highlights from the October issue of Songlines No.55, opening with an excerpt from Rokia Traoré's new album Tchamantché (Nonesuch). This podcast includes highlights from the October issue of Songlines No.55, opening with an excerpt from Rokia Traoré's new album Tchamantché (Nonesuch). Songlines editor, Simon Broughton, plays an extract by Hungarian cimbalom player Kalman Balogh from his new album Gypsy Cimbalom Band on Traditional Crossroads. Daniel Brown talks about Malian songstress Rokia Traoré, the cover star for this issue, Nigel Williamson delves deep into the EMI/Honest Jons archive and Ed Stocker reports on being on the road with the veteran Éthiopiques artists. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by Gilberto Gil, The Kamkars and Orchestra Baobab. The podcast ends with an extract by Zimbabwe's Chiwoniso from her new album 'Rebel Woman' on Cumbancha. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the November/December issue 56, will be available from 17th October 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/870C9247-8925-436B-A582-D9BA83975A9E.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/870C9247-8925-436B-A582-D9BA83975A9E.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:16:32 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/870C9247-8925-436B-A582-D9BA83975A9E_files/songlinesPodcast56.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53685e4198b_dddb971e_e058d4b4.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the November/December issue of Songlines 56, opening with an exclusive excerpt from Amadou and Mariam's new album 'Welcome to Mali’ (Because). World Music Podcast 00:27:54 This podcast includes highlights from the November/December issue of Songlines 56, opening with an exclusive excerpt from Amadou and Mariam's new album 'Welcome to Mali’ (Because). This podcast includes highlights from the November/December issue of Songlines 56, opening with an exclusive excerpt from Amadou and Mariam's new album 'Welcome to Mali’ (Because). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays a live extract from his meeting with Egyptian simsimiyya player Mohamed Waziery, who died in September. Nitin Sawhney talks about the track 'Shadowland' featuring Ojos de Brujo from his new album 'London Undersound' (Cooking Vinyl), with Antony Gormley discussing his illustrations. Robin Denselow on the extraordinary collaborations that are Africa Express – with Damon Albarn, Franz Ferdinand and others working with African Artists including Rachid Taha and Bassekou Kouyate. Plus Jan Fairley’s guide to Cumbia. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by Terje Isungset (on Grappa), Rabih Abou-Khalil (on Enja) and Ghalia Benali. The podcast ends with an extract by Psarantonis and the Ensemble Xylouris from the new album 'Mountain Rebels' on Raki Records - from Network Medien. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the January/February 2009 issue 57, will be available from 12th December 2008. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/871F993D-B51C-42CF-9E4F-27E7667AEAA4.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/871F993D-B51C-42CF-9E4F-27E7667AEAA4.html Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:28:03 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/871F993D-B51C-42CF-9E4F-27E7667AEAA4_files/songlinesPodcast57.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53685e4198b_dddb971e_e058d4b4.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2009 issue of Songlines 57 World Music Podcast 00:33:06 This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2009 issue of Songlines (57), opening with an excerpt from Amadou and Mariam's new album Welcome to Mali (Because) This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2009 issue of Songlines (57), opening with an excerpt from Amadou and Mariam's new album 'Welcome to Mali’ (Because). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from Kiran Ahluwalia's album Wanderlust (World Connection), one of his best albums of 2008. Nigel Williamson talks about his interview with Amadou and Mariam (the cover artists for this issue), playing music from their album 'Dimanche a Bamako'. Jan Fairley with a feature on Flamenco playing tracks by Miguel Poveda (Discmedi) and Diego Carrasco (Nuevos Medios) and Nick Easen on Tibetan Folk-Pop with music by Yadon and Kunga. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by Miriam Makeba (on Stern's), Froots critic's choice award winner Jim Moray and artists from the 2009 Africa Soul Rebels Tour: Baaba Maal, Extra Golden and Oliver Mtukudzi. The podcast ends with an extract of Tito Puente's Oye Como Va from the album 'The Best of Mr Bongo' on Mr Bongo - our featured label this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the March issue (58), our 10th anniversary edition, will be available from 6th February 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/014B6FAD-A530-414A-A1AB-7FC16B321919.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/014B6FAD-A530-414A-A1AB-7FC16B321919.html Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:53:28 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/014B6FAD-A530-414A-A1AB-7FC16B321919_files/songlinesPodcast58.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,53639729de8_e6e79f20_8545e5d8.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the March 2009 issue of Songlines 58 - our 10th anniversary edition – opening with an excerpt by Esma Redzepovas version of Djelem Djelem from Network album Road of the Gypsies. Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from Kayhan Kalhor's album Ghazal (ECM), one of his best albums of the last decade. World Music Podcas 00:35:28 This podcast includes highlights from the March 2009 issue of Songlines 58 - our 10th anniversary edition – opening with an excerpt by Esma Redzepovas version of Djelem Djelem from Network album Road of the Gypsies. This podcast includes highlights from the March 2009 issue of Songlines 58 - our 10th anniversary edition – opening with an excerpt by Esma Redzepovas version of Djelem Djelem from Network album Road of the Gypsies. Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from Kayhan Kalhor's album Ghazal (ECM), one of his best albums of the last decade. Nasim Masoud looks at our ‘Ten Songs that Shook the World’ (cover feature for this issue), playing music by Khaled (Wrasse), Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Heads Up) and more of the opening track by Esma Redzepova. Jan Fairley with a feature on Malian singer Oumou Sangare playing a track from her new album Seya (World Circuit) and Philip Sweeney reports on Cuban band To’Mezcalo with an extract from their debut album Hibrid (Tumi Music). Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by Mansour Seck (Stern's), 51st Grammy Nominees: Lila Downs, Debashish Bhattacharya and Grupo Fantasmo and some of the artists performing at the Songlines Jazz Café concert Series, Daby Toure and Trilok Gurtu both with new albums. The podcast ends with a report from Tehran by Simon Broughton with extracts of revolutionary music of the Chavosh movement and a look at the underground music scene with a special excerpt from explicit track The Level of My Hotness. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the April/May issue 59, will be available from 20th March 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/B7D1A038-926B-4E08-81E2-F29E4EDEC3FD.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/B7D1A038-926B-4E08-81E2-F29E4EDEC3FD.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:40:10 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/B7D1A038-926B-4E08-81E2-F29E4EDEC3FD_files/Songlines_Podcast59.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,536a387235d_eb6da321_775c8dd1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the April May 2009 issue of Songlines (no.59) - our Green issue – opening with an excerpt from Staff Benda Bilili. World Music Podcast 00:39:49 This podcast includes highlights from the April May 2009 issue of Songlines (no.59) - our Green issue – opening with an excerpt from Staff Benda Bilili. This podcast includes highlights from the April May 2009 issue of Songlines (no.59) - our Green issue – opening with an excerpt from Staff Benda Bilili. Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from Tree of Tanzania, a track featuring instruments made from African Blackwood trees. Andy Morgan talks about Staff Benda Bilili (cover stars for this issue), playing music from their debut album, Tres Tres Fort on Crammed. Nasim Masoud announces the nominations of the inaugural Songlines Music awards, with music from all 16 nominees, including Amadou and Mariam, Mariza, Jah Wobble and Monkey. Simon Broughton reports on the Labyrinth summer school in Crete, with an interview and live music. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by Bassekou Kouyate (Out Here Records), Hanggai (World Music Network) and Gipsy.cz (Indies). The podcast ends with an exclusive extract by Vieux Farka Toure from his forthcoming album Fondo on Six Degrees – our featured label this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the June issue (no.60), will be available from 1st May 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/4F4BB21C-8112-437C-BE6A-2C26C1A493BE.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/4F4BB21C-8112-437C-BE6A-2C26C1A493BE.html Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:10:35 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast//4F4BB21C-8112-437C-BE6A-2C26C1A493BE_files/Songlines_Podcast60-1.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,536e9d2d07d_4d418419_708142e2.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the June 2009 issue of Songlines (no.60) opening with an excerpt from Candido Fabre (Tumi). World Music Podcast 00:30:04 This podcast includes highlights from the June 2009 issue of Songlines (no.60) opening with an excerpt from Candido Fabre (Tumi). This podcast includes highlights from the June 2009 issue of Songlines (no.60) opening with an excerpt from Candido Fabre (Tumi). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract by El Tanbura, from their new album on 30 ips records. Jan Fairley talks about Cuban Music since the revolution (cover feature for this issue), playing music from Charanga Habanera and Interactivo. Nasim Masoud announces the winners of the inaugural Songlines Music awards, with music from the four winners Amadou and Mariam (Because), Kiran Ahluwalia (World Connection), Rokia Traore (Nonesuch) and Jah Wobble and The Chinese Dub Orchestra (30 Hertz Records). Sharada Srinivasan gives an insight into some prehistoric singing stones from India with recordings and Sue Steward reports on Radio Kijada a new band from Peru, playing music from their debut album on Wrasse. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Le Trio Joubran (Randana) and Mantra, 'Musical conversations across the Indian Ocean. The podcast ends with Songlines Music Award nominees Umalali from their album 'The Garifuna Women's Project' on Cumbancha – our featured label this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the July issue (no.61), will be available from 12th June 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/CC674230-33BE-4664-A41C-61A7BF740A4B.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/CC674230-33BE-4664-A41C-61A7BF740A4B.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:51:06 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/CC674230-33BE-4664-A41C-61A7BF740A4B_files/Songlines_Podcast61.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,5362b4affdd_51c7881a_dbfbed6.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the July 2009 issue of Songlines (no.61) opening with an excerpt from Baaba Maals new album Television (Palm), our cover star for this issue World Music Podcast 00:28:51 This podcast includes highlights from the July 2009 issue of Songlines (no.61) opening with an excerpt from Baaba Maals new album Television (Palm), our cover star for this issue This podcast includes highlights from the July 2009 issue of Songlines (no.61) opening with an excerpt from Baaba Maals new album Television (Palm), our cover star for this issue. Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract by Café de Los Maestros (Wrasse). Nigel Williamson talks about the last Biram player Mamane Barka, playing music from his debut album on World Music Network. Simon Broughton returns with a report on the Kalevala Roots music of Finland with tracks by Varttina, Maria Kalaniemi and more. Chris Menist gives an insight into Lollywood, the film music of Pakistan playing music from a new compilation album on Finders Keepers. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with music by the Kenyan Boys Choir, Café Tacuba and Goran Bregovic. The podcast ends with a track by Transglobal Underground (Mule), as part of our Beginners Guide on the band in this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the August and September issue (no.62), will be available from 24th July 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/8065503C-4F9B-4DE9-84F9-87B82EDBB027.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/8065503C-4F9B-4DE9-84F9-87B82EDBB027.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:19:24 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/8065503C-4F9B-4DE9-84F9-87B82EDBB027_files/Songlines_Podcast62.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,536b37d5e7f_564d8c1b_52e13ce0.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the August and September 2009 issue of Songlines no.62 World Music Podcast 00:24:15 This podcast includes highlights from the August and September 2009 issue of Songlines (no.62) opening with an excerpt from Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's debut album Gurrumul This podcast includes highlights from the August and September 2009 issue of Songlines (no.62) opening with an excerpt from Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's debut album Gurrumul (Skinnyfish). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract by John Martyn from Andy Kershaw's playlist. Seth Jordan talks about aboriginal singer Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, our cover star for this issue and Daniel Brown has a special report from Ghana. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Album Chart, and music from Youssou N'Dour and Dub Collosus. The podcast ends with a track by Wu Man (Nimbus), as part of our Tools of the Trade feature on the pipa, this issue. Music taken from NI 5368 Chinese Music for the Pipa by Wu Man courtesy of Nimbus Records. www.wyastone.co.uk. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the October issue (no.63), will be available from 4th September 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/75F23706-E3C2-4616-83D2-A8CFC3B3F981.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/75F23706-E3C2-4616-83D2-A8CFC3B3F981.html Wed, 2 Sep 2009 20:37:10 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/75F23706-E3C2-4616-83D2-A8CFC3B3F981_files/Songlines_Podcast63.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,5366aeb5a4b_5ad3901c_4affbaea.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the October issue of Songlines no.63 opening with an excerpt from Hugh Masekela’s recent album Phola (Times Square Records) World Music Podcast 00:32:16 This podcast includes highlights from the October issue of Songlines no.63 opening with an excerpt from Hugh Masekela’s recent album Phola (Times Square Records) This podcast includes highlights from the October issue of Songlines no.63 opening with an excerpt from Hugh Masekela’s recent album Phola (Times Square Records). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from the new album by Debashish Bhattacharya (World Music Network). Features include: Robin Denselow on South African musician Hugh Masekela, our cover star for this issue, Jeff Kallis with his Songlines guide to Zydeco and Tim Cumming interviews French guitarist Titi Robin. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart, as well as music from Fanfare Ciocarlia and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The podcast ends with a track by Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, as part of the Beginners Guide feature this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the November and December issue no.64, will be available from 16th October 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/5DD766C0-82B6-49D6-BB98-25B4141DE8AA.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/5DD766C0-82B6-49D6-BB98-25B4141DE8AA.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:15:12 +0100 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/5DD766C0-82B6-49D6-BB98-25B4141DE8AA_files/itbounce.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/0,0,536,5366aeb5a4b_5ad3901c_4affbaea.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the November and December issue of Songlines (no.64) opening with an excerpt from Immigres by Youssou N'Dour (Sterns). World Music Podcast 00:34:39 This podcast includes highlights from the November and December issue of Songlines (no.64) opening with an excerpt from Immigres by Youssou N'Dour (Sterns). This podcast includes highlights from the November and December issue of Songlines (no.64) opening with an excerpt from Immigres by Youssou N'Dour (Sterns). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from the second free CD with this issue, World Music from Denmark and Portuguese band Deolinda (World Connection). Features include: Jenny Cathcart on Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour, our cover star for this issue; Nigel Williamson on the Svapnagata festival at Sadler's Wells and Jane Cornwell on Rupa and the April fishes. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart, as well as music from Staff Benda Bilili. The podcast ends with a track by Zimbabwean-born singer Netsayi (World Connection). The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the January and February issue (no.65), will be available from 11th December 2009. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/126EDA87-B257-4F2C-BA04-C54A3B8ACC00.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/126EDA87-B257-4F2C-BA04-C54A3B8ACC00.html Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:19:14 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/126EDA87-B257-4F2C-BA04-C54A3B8ACC00_files/Songlines_Podcast65.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/Songlines_Podcast65.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the January and February 2010 issue of Songlines (no.65) World Music Podcast 00:30:10 This podcast includes highlights from the January and February 2010 issue of Songlines (no.65) This podcast includes highlights from the January and February 2010 issue of Songlines (no.65) opening with an excerpt from 'Sunshine Day' by Osibisa (Golden Stool/Cadiz). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from the second free CD with this issue, World Music from Catalonia '10. Features include: Robin Denselow on Osibisa, our cover stars for this issue; Simon Broughton on his Best albums of 2009 and Dennis Marks with the Songlines Guide to Sephardic Music. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart, as well as music from Django Reinhardt, Willie Colon and Ruben Blades. The podcast ends with an extract from comedian/actor Steve Martin's new album 'The Crow' on Rounder Records - our featured label this issue. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the March issue (no.66), will be available from 5th February 2010. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/32D5A1DE-5DB2-44C8-A802-9476B10825DD.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/32D5A1DE-5DB2-44C8-A802-9476B10825DD.html Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:19:14 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/32D5A1DE-5DB2-44C8-A802-9476B10825DD_files/Songlines66podcast.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/Songlines_Podcast66.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the March 2010 issue of Songlines (no.66) World Music Podcast 00:30:10 This podcast includes highlights from the March 2010 issue of Songlines (no.66) This podcast includes highlights from the March 2010 issue of Songlines (no.66) opening with an excerpt from Angelique Kidjo's new album Oyo (Razor and Tie Direct). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from the second free CD with this issue, World Music from Hungary 2010 and a bonus track from Gilles Peterson's playlist. Features include: Rose Skelton on Angelique Kidjo, our cover star for this issue; Simon Broughton on Orchestre Poly-Rythmo and Nigel Williamson with a special report from Beirut. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart, as well as music from Tiken Jah Fakoly (Wrasse) and Oumou Sangare (World Circuit). The podcast ends with an extract from Sierra Maestra's new album 'Sonando Ya' on World Village. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the April/May issue (no.67), will be available from 19th March 2010. http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/EFE7A51A-50DC-4EF2-967D-E1AB235A7649.html http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/EFE7A51A-50DC-4EF2-967D-E1AB235A7649.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:19:14 +0000 <a href="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/EFE7A51A-50DC-4EF2-967D-E1AB235A7649_files/Songlines6 7podcast.m4a"><img src="http://www.songlines.co.uk/podcast/Songlines/Songlines%20Podcast/Images/Songlines_Podcast67.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:150px; height:150px;"/></a>This podcast includes highlights from the April and May 2010 issue of Songlines (no.67) World Music Podcast 00:40:25 This podcast includes highlights from the April and May 2010 issue of Songlines (no.67) This podcast includes highlights from the April and May 2010 issue of Songlines (no.67) opening with an excerpt by comedian-actor Steve Martin (our cover artist this issue). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an extract from the second free CD with this issue, Iranian Underground as well as a bonus track from Steve Martin's playlist - 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown' from the album 'Earl Scruggs And Friends'. Features include: Nasim Masoud with the nominations for the 2010 Songlines Music Awards, Lucy Wilson on Balkan Beat Box and Jenny Cathcart on Senegalese band Xalam. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart, as well as music from Amparo Sanchez (Wrasse) and a preview of Jim Moray's forthcoming album, which will be available for free, exclusively with the next issue of Songlines. The podcast ends with an extract from Cesaria Evora's 'Nha Sentimento' album on Lusafrica. The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the June issue (no.68), will be available from 30th April 2010.