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Revolution At Ronnie’s

Critically-acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jowee BasH! Omicil brings his ceremonial homage to Haiti’s successful 18th-century slave uprising to London’s legendary jazz venue

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Introducing the May 2024 issue of Songlines

A Middle East focus with Emel Mathlouthi, Mohammad Syfkhan and an in-depth report on emerging music scenes in the region. Plus, Sahra Halgan, Sabri Brothers, Dele Sosimi, Lonnie Holley and the Songlines Music Awards 2024

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Cara de Espelho: Time to Protest

Alarmed by the far-right surge, Cara de Espelho have gathered members of some of Portugal’s best-loved bands to create something new, and urgently needed. Gonçalo Frota meets the group and attends one of their first shows

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EMEL – the voice of Tunisia’s Arab Spring and her 100% woman-powered album

Sahra Halgan – the spirit of Somaliland returns with a new album

Middle Eastern Frequencies – in-depth report on music scenes in the Middle East and North Africa

Sabri Brothers – a look back at the qawwali family’s pioneering career

Ian Brennan – tales from the iconic producer who has travelled the world to record ‘hidden’ artists

Dele Sosimi – stories of working with Fela and Femi Kuti from the Afrobeat legend

Mexican Institute of Sound – celebrating 20 years of putting Mexico on the map

Songlines Music Awards 2024 – we reveal the winners…

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