Cameroonian singer Blick Bassy's latest single is from his album 1958, out on March 9
Zimbabwean musician and actor John Falsetto takes his own customised thumb piano everywhere with him, as he tells Charlotte Algar
A sucker for curious instruments, Simon Broughton catches up with Malawian musician Gasper Nali and his home-made babatoni
These 13 inspirational albums received the maximum of five stars when reviewed in Songlines magazine in 2018, featuring Ry Cooder, Mélissa Laveaux, Afro-Cuban All Stars, I’m With Her and more
All of these albums received the maximum of five stars when reviewed in Songlines magazine in 2018, featuring Mariza, Karine Polwart, Kapela Maliszów, and many more
All 11 of these amazing albums received the maximum award of five stars when reviewed in Songlines magazine in 2018, featuring Dobet Gnahoré, Angélique Kidjo, Gili Yalo, and many more
Tabla players, often confined to an accompanying role, have shone in their own right on a plethora of recordings. Liam Izod picks out some of his favourite albums
Songlines 20th Anniversary - We celebrate 20 years with 20 great artists
Vula Viel - Bex Burch found 'her instrument' in the Ghanaian gyil
Silk Road Journey - Olly Burton documents his musical exploration
Colombia - Simon Broughton explores parallel music scenes in Cali
Find out more >Songlines Music Awards 2018
Angélique Kidjo won the Songlines 2018 World Pioneer Award, largely for her latest album, Remain in Light
Best Artist at the 2018 Songlines Music Awards, Oumou Sangaré made a spectacular return to the fray on Mogoya
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino won the 2018 Songlines Best Group Award for their album Canzoniere, fusing Italian folk traditions with a global outlook
Maya Youssef won the Songlines 2018 Newcomer Award for her astonishingly assured album, Syrian Dreams
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Venture into the heart of Colombia’s musical culture, from Bogotá’s hip alternative scene to Cartagena and Medellín with tour leader (and Songlines contributor) Russ Slater.
Trace the history of tango in South America's most European city, Buenos Aires with tour leader (and Songlines contributor) Chris Moss.
“A beautiful country, wonderful people, art, music, & culture. A huge shout out to [tour leader] Russ [Slater]. He’s a great guy and did a fabulous job!” Marcie Wolf (Colombia tour)
“I really think these Songlines Music Travel trips are excellent value. You go to a part of the globe that is just so rich in musical culture and you’re guided to all the best places by someone who has lived there, speaks the language and loves the music. You can’t get better than that.” Manureen Ni Fiann (Senegal tour)
“The whole trip was excellent! The opportunities provided by the tour leader to meet local bands amd have private performances were outstanding, memorable and very special. So was the group of fellow travellers. The two weeks passed by so fast and I enjoyed every minute. Many thanks to all involved.” Jane Foulsham (Cuba tour)
“This is an incredible tour. We had the privilege of meeting musicians in their own homes and villages – and listening to their music was an experience of a lifetime that I will never forget.” Tiki Kyte (Rajasthan tour)
“This has been a superb trip – educational, cultural, absorbing and a feast for all the senses – the music, colour, tastes, smells and sights. I hope to take this and other trips again with Songlines.” Raxa Melita (Essaouira tour)
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