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The new Jan/Feb Songlines podcast is now available through iTunes
Posted on December 9th, 2011 in Songlines Blog by Nasim Masoud.
This podcast includes highlights from the January/February 2012 issue of Songlines (#81) opening with music by Calle 13 (Sony). Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an excerpt by Mercedes Sosa, a bonus track chosen by Jonathan Dimbleby as part of his playlist this issue. There is also music by Karl Seglem (NORCCD/Ozella) from the bonus second CD this issue – Folke Larm: Traditional Music from Norway.
Features include: Sue Steward on Latin Music, Andy Morgan on Baloji and the Best Albums of 2011 with Simon Broughton and Jo Frost. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart as well as a repeat of our award-winning podcast report from Carriacou. The podcast ends with music from the forthcoming album by Annbjorg Lien Band Khoom Loy (Grappa Records).
The next Songlines Podcast, featuring highlights from the March issue (#82), will be available from February 3 2012.
Podcasts
Posted on September 21st, 2011 in Songlines Blog by Alexandra Petropoulos.
Podcasts seem to be all the rage these days – emerging en mass all over the internet. Here’s a quick guide to some of the world music-oriented podcasts that we think you should check out.
Songlines The podcasts tie-in with each issue and allow you to listen to contributors and hear featured artists
Propermusic.com A new podcast that features a group of panellists including top music journalists, producers, editors, and promoters who will discuss topical subjects
Barbican This podcast features interviews and music from the hottest Barbican concerts and often highlights world music artists
Afropop Worldwide A podcast that reports on music from Africa to the Americas
Mark Coles’ ‘The Shed: A Whole New World of Music’ While not a podcast per se, this weekly streaming programme offers some of the latest world music tracks
No Reason This monthly podcast offers a diverse playlist hosted by Gary and Norman
SOAS Archive Show This show rediscovers recordings from deep within the School of Oriental and African Studies’ archive
Did we miss a podcast you enjoy? Let us know in the comments.
The new October Songlines podcast is now available through iTunes
Posted on September 2nd, 2011 in Songlines Blog by Nasim Masoud.
This podcast includes highlights from the October 2011 issue of Songlines (#79) opening with music from the new album by Tinariwen (V2), as part of our Touareg cover feature. Songlines editor-in-chief, Simon Broughton, plays a bonus track from Ravi Shankar’s playlist – Norah Jones and Herbie Hancock’s ‘Court & Spark from River: The Joni Letters (Verve)’.
Features include: Nasim Masoud on Maria Bethânia, Simon Broughton talking about the Touareg phenomenon and Francesco Martinelli on Sezen Aksu. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart and more. The podcast ends with music by Jackie Oates (ECC Records).
The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the Nov/Dec issue (#80), will be available from 14th October 2011.
The July 2011 Songlines podcast is now available through iTunes
Posted on June 9th, 2011 in Songlines Blog by Songlines.
This podcast includes highlights from the July 2011 issue of Songlines (#77) opening with music by Songlines Music Awards newcomer winner Raghu Dixit, our cover artist this issue. Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton, plays an excerpt by the Lijadu Sisters, a bonus track chosen by Kevin Macdonald as part of his playlist this issue. There is also music from the bonus second CD with this issue – Brazilian Sampler from Bahia.
Features include: Robin Denselow and his interview with Raghu Dixit, Simon Broughton on Hungarian group Söndörgö, who will be performing at the Songlines Encounters Festival and Roger Hahn with music by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Nathaniel Handy brings you the latest news with the Official UK World Music Album Chart and more. The podcast ends with music by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (Cumbancha).
You can download the podcast via iTunes here, or subscribe to the RSS feed here.
The next Songlines podcast, featuring highlights from the August/September issue (#78), will be available from July 22 2011.
