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The 10 Essential Classic Dub Albums
Garth Cartwright cranks up the sound system for some bass-laden bliss. Here are his top ten classic dub long-players to check out
Garth Cartwright cranks up the sound system for some bass-laden bliss. Here are his top ten classic dub long-players to check out
The comedian and writer tells Julian May about a childhood fascination with the past and the parallels between stand-up and the music he loves
Malian master of kora collaboration, Ballaké Sissoko, premieres a new video for the title-track from his forthcoming long-player, Djourou
Amid civil unrest, a slew of young African artists are transforming the perception of their continent, shaking up the mainstream with their infectious Afrobeats insurgency. Russ Slater surveys the scene’s UK roots and global impact
The Israeli-Iranian singer and actress Liraz talks to Jane Cornwell about rediscovering her Iranian roots, singing in Persian and the risks taken to fulfil her desire to record with fellow Iranian musicians
A Beginner's Guide to Ballaké Sissoko; Pakistan's vocal master Ustad Saami dials up devotion through a dying art; the music industry's response to COVID-19; Electric Jalaba's homage to Gnawa music and more in the latest issue of Songlines
Genre-defying South African quartet announce new video for 'Dindi', a cut lifted from their new album on Nø Førmat!
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The COVID-19 Effect – The music industry’s response to the pandemic
Gospel Revival – Delving deep into the resurgence of sacred song
Electric Jalaba – London-based Gnawa unit get charged up
Ustad Saami – The legacy of Pakistan’s shruti master
Café Türk – Going underground with the cult Turkish outfit
Ballaké Sissoko – Beginner's guide to the Malian kora maestro
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