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August/September 2011 issue of Songlines (#78) is on sale in the UK from July 22
Posted on July 20th, 2011 in Recent Posts by Songlines.
The August/September 2011 issue of Songlines is on sale in the UK from July 22 and includes our regular Top of the World CD with ten tracks from the finest new releases from around the planet, plus a second free CD showcasing music from the Netherlands. The Top of the World CD also includes five tracks selected by the world’s official number one beatboxer, Shlomo.
The Top of the World CD includes tracks from the Hungarian tambura band Söndörgő who appeared at the recent Songlines Encounters Festival; the latest Saharan Touareg blues from Tamikrest; guitar and ritti duo Juju; star-studded Cecil Sharp Project tribute to the English folk collector; the debut from World Routes Academy alumnus and oud player Khyam Allami; and Québécois traditional folk trio Genticorum, among others.
The main editorial features include:
• Icons – We’ve selected a dozen artists – past and present – we feel are deserving of icon status.
• Andy Kershaw & the Bhundu Boys – An exclusive excerpt from Kershaw’s just released autobiography, No Off Switch.
• Trio Joubran – The three oud-wielding brothers discuss the three Ps – Palestine, Presley and politics.
• Indian Routes – The World Routes Academy heads to South India for the second mentor-protégé scheme featuring Aruna Sairam and Hari Sivanesan.
• Jewish Gangsters Greatest Hits – The man behind the Balkan beats craze goes retro and delves into the Kosher Nostra scene, with a release of classic Yiddish and Jewish hits.
• Beginner’s Guide to Argentine tanguero Astor Piazzolla.
• Festival Profile: Nuits de Nacre, Tulle, France.
• Postcard from Jerusalem.
• Backpage from Nouméa, New Caledonia.
• My World – the world’s official number one beatboxer, Shlomo.
• Grooves – St Ethelburga’s music coordinator Wallee MacDonnell, English folk singer-songwriter Mary Hampton, and young Scottish fiddler Rua Macmillan.
• News, including the Cecil Sharp Project.
• Reviews of the latest CD, DVD and World Cinema releases.
June 2011 issue of Songlines (#76) is on sale in the UK from April 29
Posted on April 28th, 2011 in Recent Posts by Songlines.
The June 2011 issue of Songlines is on sale in the UK from April 29 and includes our regular Top of the World CD with ten tracks from the finest new releases from around the planet, plus five tracks selected by British Asian musician-composer Nitin Sawhney.
The Top of the World CD includes tracks from the world-conquering bluegrass fiddler Alison Krauss and Union Station; Talvin Singh in collaboration with sitarist Niladri Kumar; Beninois collaboration between Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou and Angélique Kidjo; Afro-beat’s youngest son Seun Kuti & Egypt 80; Leading Baluchi benju player Abdulrahman Surizehi; and the new Touareg desert blues combo Terakaft, among others.
The main editorial features include:
• Songlines Music Awards 2011 – The Winners – And the winners of this year’s Songlines Music Awards are…click here
• The Battle of Balkan Brass – We head to the frontline as these Balkan brass giants prepare for battle.
• Sväng – Finland’s leading harmonica quartet introduce us to Svängism.
• Gnawa Masters of Morocco – A first-hand look into the mysterious world of the maalem spirit masters.
• Guinguettes – A retro revival of the French riverside music, dancing and dining scene – les guingettes.
• Festivals Guide 2011 – We highlight some of our favourite upcoming UK and international music festivals.
• Sounding Out Manchester, UK– all the best places to see and hear music in the northern musical hotbed.
• Beginner’s Guide to Malian kora maestro Toumani Diabaté.
• Postcard from Anogia, Greece.
• Backpage from Estonia.
• My World – British Asian musician-composer Nitin Sawhney.
• Grooves – Paul Duhaney, director of Liverpool’s annual Africa Oyé festival, Scottish folk musician and founder member of Idlewild Roddy Woomble and Marcus Britton, sousaphone player and musical director of Orkestra del Sol.
• News, including the inaugural Songlines Encounters Festival.
• Reviews of the latest CD, DVD and World Cinema releases.
75th edition of Songlines (April/May 2011) is on sale in the UK from March 18
Posted on March 16th, 2011 in Recent Posts by Songlines.
The 75th edition of Songlines (April/May 2011) is on sale in the UK from March 18 and includes our regular Top of the World CD with ten tracks from the finest new releases from around the planet, plus five tracks selected by Welsh singer-songwriter and presenter Cerys Matthews. The issue also comes with a bonus 2nd CD of music produced in France featuring the Gotan Project, Cesaria Evora, Moussou T and Susheela Raman.
The Top of the World CD includes tracks from the queen of Bollywood Asha Bhosle and sitarist Shujaat Khan; Kronos Quartet in collaboration with top accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen and Samuli Kosminen; edgy Berber sounds from Iness Mezel’s new Justin Adams-produced album; Palestinian oud duo Le Trio Joubran; Francophone Cajun music from Louisiana’s Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys; and the great voice of Aboriginal Australian Frank Yamma, among others.
The main editorial features include:
• The life of Songlines in 75 albums – To celebrate our 75th issue we highlight landmark albums from Songlines’ lifetime.
• Taraf de Haidouks – A look back at the Gypsy band’s remarkable story as they celebrate their 20th anniversary.
• Asha Bhosle & Shujaat Khan – The Queen of Bollywood and Shujaat Khan collaborate to explore new musical vistas.
• Heavy Metal Islam – In light of the recent events in the Middle East, we investigate the history and power of music in the Islamic world.
• Axel Krygier – The story of the Argentinian king of alternative cool.
• Sounding Out New Orleans – all the best places to see and hear music in the Deep South’s musical capital.
• Beginner’s Guide to Brazil’s Bahian star Carlinhos Brown.
• Postcard from Guča, Serbia.
• FMM Sines Festival, Portugal.
• Backpage from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• My World – Welsh singer-songwriter and presenter Cerys Matthews.
• Grooves – Malian singer and dancer Fatoumata Diawara, A Hawk and a Hacksaw’s Jeremy Barnes and David M Lutken, star of the Woody Guthrie musical Woody Sez.
• News, including an investigation of Arab protest songs and Dispatches USA from New Orleans.
• Reviews of the latest CD, DVD and World Cinema releases.
January/February 2011 issue of Songlines (#73) is on sale in the UK from December 10
Posted on December 8th, 2010 in Recent Posts by Songlines.
The January/February 2011 issue of Songlines is on sale in the UK from December 10 and includes our regular Top of the World CD with ten tracks from the finest new releases from around the planet, plus a second free CD showcasing music from the Shetland Islands. The Top of the World CD also includes five tracks selected by classical guitarist John Williams.
The Top of the World CD includes tracks from the heir to the Afro-beat crown Femi Kuti; Texan swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown; delicate Brazilian fado from António Zambujo; Chinese pipa player Wu Man in collaboration with Kronos Quartet; classic Tuvan throat-singing from Huun Huur Tu; and the golden age sounds of Angola, among others.
The main editorial features include:
• 2010 Top 10 – The editors’ selection of their favourite releases this year.
• Music Planet – The team behind Radio 3’s Music Planet programmes give an exclusive insight into their travel adventures while making the epic global series.
• Femi Kuti – Nigeria’s outspoken Afro-beat star discusses politics and his father’s legacy.
• Classic Reissues – We look at the people behind the labels releasing classic musical gems.
• Tools of the Trade: The Javanese Gamelan – The Indonesian multi-instrument ensemble.
• Sounding Out Sarajevo – all the best places to see and hear music in the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
• Beginner’s Guide to Zanzibar’s Bi Kidude.
• Postcard from Chota, Ecuador.
• Carriacou Maroon and String Band Festival, Grenada.
• Backpage from Tbilisi, Georgia.
• My World – classical guitarist John Williams.
• Grooves – Capercaillie’s Donald Shaw, Angolan-Portuguese singer Romi Anauel and American fiddler player Elana James.
• News, including Dispatches USA.
• Reviews of the latest CD, DVD and World Cinema releases.
To purchase the issue, click here
