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Eliza Carthy on the Peterloo Massacre
Eliza looks at the heartbreaking scenes and songs that emerged from the Peterloo Massacre and wonders if any parallels will be found from recent UK riots and looting
Eliza looks at the heartbreaking scenes and songs that emerged from the Peterloo Massacre and wonders if any parallels will be found from recent UK riots and looting
A selection of essential releases from the European folk scene, including new albums from John Spillane, Fraser Fifield, Fidra, Threaded and Peiriant
Yeye Taiwo Lijadu tells Izzy Felton about the enduring legacy she created with her sister
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Quinn DeVeaux, Brandon Godman, Blind Pilot and Melissa Carper
El Khat, Asmaa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou and others announced for the inaugural SQUARE showcase event in Braga, Portugal
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.
The theme of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival is Rituals that Unite Us. Simon Broughton witnesses three performances that fit the brief
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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