'Lullaby', a dramatic reimagining of a traditional Palestinian lullaby featuring Nai Barghouti, Peter Gabriel and others, is aiming for the UK's coveted Christmas No. 1 slot
The best albums this year, as chosen by our writers, featuring ganavya, Songhoy Blues, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Mulatu Astatke, Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson
Latin idol, Cuban exile, Miami mentor and unrivalled queen of the conga, Charis McGowan speaks to the multi-award-winning songstress about returning to her roots
In a bedroom in Camden, one Sunday in January 1965, The Watersons recorded a landmark in English folk music whose reenactment of ritual and magic still sounds thrilling 60 years later
End-of-year special featuring Songlines Music Awards 2025 (the best global music of the year) plus exclusive Kneecap interview, Alice Gerrard, Peggy Seeger, Gloria Estefan and in-depth klezmer essay
Sophie Parkes talks with filmmaker Dave Brewis about Gatherings, his new documentary series exploring Britain’s remarkable folk rituals
Paul Bowler speaks to Gino Groeneveld of the high-flying collective putting a psychedelic spin on classic Indonesian sounds
Songlines Music Awards 2025 – Celebrating the best global music releases of 2025
Kneecap – Exclusive interview with the Irish-language champions tackling colonial injustice
Alice Gerrard – Old-time and bluegrass trailblazer reflects on her astonishing career
Gloria Estefan – Latin icon explores her deep Cuban musical roots
Klezmer – An in-depth look at the current state of this Jewish tradition
Peggy Seeger – Her family reveals why she remains a folk pioneer
Iceland Airwaves – Icelandic artists breaking stereotypes about their country's music scene
Guitar Baro – A new trio creating bold new forms of contemporary African jazz
+ 15-track Top of the World album (CD & download)
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