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Quickfire: Iztok Koren
We ask the multi-instrumentalist with Slovenian ‘imaginary folk’ trio Širom about his favourite albums and the musician he most admires
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Eliza Carthy's News of the Whirl (April 2024)
Eliza contemplates what is gained, lost and remains the same as the UK looks to ratify its culture through UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
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The Rough Guide to World Music: Australia
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
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Let Them Speak: Indigenous Voice Referendum
Australia is holding a referendum that may lead to its Indigenous people gaining political recognition. Seth Jordan reports from two of Australia’s most important Indigenous events on the opposing campaigns
The Rough Guide to World Music
The Rough Guide to World Music: Australia
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
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Mysteries of the Marimba Devil
Bomba Estéreo’s Simón Mejía has announced a new short film, El Duende, exploring the myths, traditions and significance of the marimba in the Colombian Pacific
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Songlines #161 (October 2020) is out now!
Afel Bocoum talks about his hopes and concerns for Mali; Brazilian rapper Criolo speaks out about Bolsonaro and effects of COVID-19; a Beginner's Guide to Mahsa Vahdat and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
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Quickfire: William Barton
The Aboriginal didgeridoo doyen and composer talks about his all-time favourite albums and most memorable musical encounters
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Širom, Café Oto, London, Mar 10
Slovenia's Širom take their 'imaginary folk' to London's Cafe Oto for a beguiling and rhythmic evening.
