Animated heroes meet African Queen on their follow-up to 'Momentary Bliss'
The Italian-born composer and pianist talks to Jane Cornwell about his myriad musical collaborators and the music from around the world that fascinates him
Songlines’ October 2019 cover star and last year’s winner of the magazine’s World Pioneer award, Nitin Sawhney, is set to release his new album, Immigrants, later this year via Sony Music Masterworks
Jan Fairley looks at the history and legacy of nueva canción – a music rooted in the guitar traditions of the troubadour that have played a part in Latin America’s political and cultural struggles
In Slovakia, one of the most distinctive instruments is the fujara. Simon Broughton talks to one of its current players, Ivan Bobot
A vibrant arts and hip-hop scene is happening in the Minas Gerais city. Songlines spoke to those who have been instrumental in its boom
One of the great world ambassadors of Zulu music, Joseph Shabalala, died on February 11, aged 78
Seth Lakeman – Retelling the story of the Mayflower’s voyage
Kodo – Reviving Japan’s taiko drumming tradition
Sounds of Kinshasa – Music from the DRC’s capital in the 70s
Marja Mortensson – Breathing new life into Sámi joiking
Music & Indigenous Languages – Music’s role in keeping languages alive
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