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Spotlight: Gaye Su Akyol
Turkish singer Gaye Su Akyol talks about her captivating fourth album which explores the perimeters of space and individual creativity
Turkish singer Gaye Su Akyol talks about her captivating fourth album which explores the perimeters of space and individual creativity
Despite the predicted dire weather conditions that thankfully never fully materialised, the final day at WOMAD was blessed with a rainbow and plenty of musical colour
Alexandra Petropoulos tunes in for the Friday Digital Showcases of WOMEX 2020 and picks her highlights, from warm maloya to jazz kaval
A mutual love of Indian music studied at university was the impetus to form the global folk collective Mishra. Kevin Bourke speaks to the founding duo
The charismatic Congolese singer, and niece of the late rumba king Franco, speaks with Jane Cornwell about her long-awaited solo debut, Mabanzo
Dele Sosimi spent the 80s globetrotting with Fela, even taking the reins of his 20-piece band, bringing joy and peace to Lagos’ chaotic commune where they lived, played and partied
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
The influential British Indian musician and composer Nitin Sawhney experiments with various influences including Indian forms, flamenco, hip-hop, drum’n’bass, jazz, classical, rock and electronica
The death of their co-founder and lead harpist, Carlos Rojas, gave Colombian joropo group Cimarrón cause to reflect on musical roots and gender roles. Chris Moss talks to dynamic frontwoman Ana Veydó about their new album, La Recia
Explore the land of wax and gold, a country full of fascinating music, in this complete guide by Francis Falceto
The Orcadian musician talks about his triptych of albums inspired by the sounds, landscape and people of his birthplace
The Barbican witnessed an exciting meeting of contemporary jazz heavyweights with a North African touch as part of the Songlines 20th anniversary concert series.
Phil Stanton, who founded the record label Riverboat Records and music portal World Music Network has passed away at the age of 54, after a long battle with cancer. From the very beginning he was a great enthusiast for the world, its ecology and its music
Brian Eno, Bomba Estéreo, Cosmo Sheldrake, Blinky Bill, Anuv Jain, Aterciopelados and Los Amigos Invisibles have all collaborated with NATURE, who a little belatedly has just started a recording career
A lightness of touch seems to be common in the music found in tropical islands
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