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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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The return of Afro Celt Sound System

The global groove and harmony evangelists return with their first album since the death of founder Simon Emmerson. Jane Cornwell chats to original members, and now bandleaders, Johnny Kalsi and N’Faly Kouyaté

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Ibrahim Maalouf – the French-Lebanese musician on the ultimate trumpet tribute to his father

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – back with an all-star album and the ambition to make it on his own terms

Fania Records – celebrating 60 years of the legendary salsa label with famous fans choosing their favourite albums

World Building through World Music – profiling six music projects that are building communities and platforming marginalised voices

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

Stick in the Wheel – the East London duo finding relevance in archaic tales

Les Aunties – a new all-female group from Chad intent on improving women’s rights

Lithuania’s Pagan Past – we take a trip to Lithuania for a final festival exploring the country’s pagan heritage

Driss el MaloumiBeginner’s Guide to the much-in-demand Moroccan oud player

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