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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
The theme of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival is Rituals that Unite Us. Simon Broughton witnesses three performances that fit the brief
With an open-minded approach to their country’s musical traditions and a host of special guests, this Polish trio are finding out what connects village life to that of a contemporary musician. Mateusz Dobrowolski hears all about it…
In a new autobiography, Rikki Stein reflects on a non-stop career working with some of the world’s most visionary musicians: Fela Kuti, The Master Musicians of Joujouka and Jimi Hendrix being three examples. Russ Slater Johnson gets Stein to sit still for a minute and attempt to summarise it all
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
The Scandinavian music world convened for the Nordic Folk Alliance, aiming to build on current interest in all things Norse
South African researcher and DJ Atiyyah Khan unpacks the significance and difficulty of accessing and archiving music in Africa
When African-American musician Billy Waters died in London in 1823, it was in poverty and with his reputation in tatters. Now, 200 years later, researchers and musicians are finally ensuring he gets the respect he deserves
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 Maloumi – Beginner’s Guide to the much-in-demand Moroccan oud player
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