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Eliza Carthy on the Peterloo Massacre

Eliza looks at the heartbreaking scenes and songs that emerged from the Peterloo Massacre and wonders if any parallels will be found from recent UK riots and looting

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Folk Round-Up (Peiriant, Threaded, Fidra, John Spillane and more)

A selection of essential releases from the European folk scene, including new albums from John Spillane, Fraser Fifield, Fidra, Threaded and Peiriant

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Yeye Taiwo Lijadu interview: “We are the mouthpieces of the masses”

Yeye Taiwo Lijadu tells Izzy Felton about the enduring legacy she created with her sister

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Roots Round-Up (Melissa Carper, Blind Pilot, Brandon Godman and more)

A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Quinn DeVeaux, Brandon Godman, Blind Pilot and Melissa Carper

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The festival putting a whole new spin on the term ‘January Blues’

El Khat, Asmaa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou and others announced for the inaugural SQUARE showcase event in Braga, Portugal

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WOMEX 2024 Playlist

WOMEX 2024 is just around the corner! With organisations and artists descending onto Manchester from all over the world, it's shaping up to be an unmissable event, and we have a great primer to discover some of the artists on offer.

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Edinburgh International Festival 2024 Unites Us with Rituals

The theme of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival is Rituals that Unite Us. Simon Broughton witnesses three performances that fit the brief

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Review of Music in the Realm of Fireflies: Improvisations for Peace and Healing

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Review of Guaracheros

Review of Spirits of Mauronoros

Review of A Thousand Pokes

Review of Willie Watson

Review of Any Anxious Colour

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Afro Celt Sound System – on releasing their first album since the death of founder Simon Emmerson

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