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Outstanding new releases from Frente Cumbiero, Ballaké Sissoko, Peggy Seeger, Piers Faccini, Jon Boden, Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola and more. Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the May 2021 issue of Songlines

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Songlines May 2021 issue is out now!

Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi on notions of home; Songlines Music Awards 2021 nominees revealed; interviews with Peggy Seeger and Piers Faccini; a Beginner's Guide to Argentinian accordionist Chango Spasiuk, and more inside

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Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi – In search of the true meaning of 'home'

Songlines Music Awards 2021 – Our nominees announced

Piers Faccini – The singer reveals his borderless ethos 

Peggy Seeger – On her unique and candid approach to songwriting

Art of the Album – Ten covers that shook up the world of design

Chango Spasiuk – Beginner's guide to the Argentinian accordion player

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