Vincent Moon releases Traces of Crimea, a feature-length film documenting the extraordinary music and stories of the Tatars, the Krymchaks, the Greeks and the Bulgarian communities of Crimea two years before its annexation by Russia
Bluegrass, galactic soul, honky-tonk, New Orleans creole traditions and musical mischief in our latest round-up of North American roots
Founder of New Zealand band Fat Freddy’s Drop has passed away
Gambian griot, composer and kora master has passed away aged 75
47SOUL, Songs of Resistance, Africa Express, Duo Ruut, Hailu Mergia, morris dancing conversions, essential Latin Psych albums, Mádé Kuti and so much more
The Shamstep pioneers formed over a decade ago by four members of the Palestinian diaspora. Since the 2023 war broke out, their message has come into sharp focus. Erin Cobby speaks to the group
Joe Mulhall raises a dissenting voice with 10 international anthems of protest and resistance main photo by Syd Shelton
47SOUL – a conversation with the Shamstep pioneers whose message has come into sharp focus since the 2023 war in Gaza broke out
Africa Express – globe-straddling cross-genre collective touch down in Mexico for an inspiring week of making music
Songs of Resistance – author Joe Mulhall shares 10 international anthems of protest and resistance
Hailu Mergia –Ethio-jazz legend discusses his country’s golden age and his musical resurrection
Duo Ruut – Estonian band reimagining the boundaries of their homeland’s musical tradition
Essential 10 Latin Psych – the records that inspired Adrian Quesada’s psychedelic bolero opus
Saddleworth Morris – are you ready to join the ranks of the great morris renaissance?
Mádé Kuti – Nigerian Afrobeat scion discusses his distinctive musical evolution
Avi Avital – mandolinist celebrating music from around the Black Sea at the BBC Proms
+ 15-track Top of the World album (CD & download)
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