The new issue of Songlines – issue 58 (March 2009) – the 10th Anniversary Edition

Posted on February 4th, 2009 in Songlines Blog by Songlines.

The 10th anniversary edition of Songlines is out NOW. Our cover feature tackles 10 Songs That Shook The World, whilst the CD that comes free with the magazine is packed full of the latest choice tunes from the newest world music releases. Tracks include music from Mali’s powerful songstress Oumou Sangare, Romani hip-hop from the Czech Republic’s Gipsy.cz and ol’ time Western swing courtesy of The Hot Club Of Cowtown. On top of the ten best tracks from the ten hottest releases, we have a special Songlines playlist from writer and TV explorer Simon Reeve. His selection includes songs from Baaba Maal, Karine Polwart and the Ethiopiqiues series.

The main editorial features include:

• 10 Songs That Shook The World – From powerful lyrics condemning corruption to the simply downright danceable.

• Oumou Sangaré – Mali’s singer, businesswoman and tireless women’s rights campaigner talks to Songlines on the eve of her new album release.

• Hwang Byunki – The South Korean gayageum (plucked zither) player keeping the traditions of this ancient instrument alive.

• Gangbé Brass Band – Voodoo meets brass band tradition for an epic Beninese soundclash.

• To’Mezclao – The latest polished pop act to emerge from Cuba’s seemingly endless pool of talent.

• Backpage from Tehran, Iran.

• Festival Profile – Darbar, UK.

• Beginner’s Guide – Zimbabwe’s musical lion Oliver Mutukudzi.

• Sounding Out Zagreb – The best places to see and hear music in Croatia’s capital.

• Gallery – Archive photos of Cape Verdean chanteuse Cesaria Evora.

• Che Guevara: the music behind the myth.