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The Rough Guide to World Music: Hungary
Simon Broughton introduces the music of Hungary, a country of ten million people with a strong musical profile
Simon Broughton introduces the music of Hungary, a country of ten million people with a strong musical profile
The Irish supergroup have long been the benchmark for traditional music. Michael Quinn examines their impressive catalogue and achievements to date
All of these albums received a maximum of five stars when reviewed in the 2020 issues of Songlines. Featuring Sam Amidon, DJ Dolores, Roberto Fonseca, Ibrahim Ferrer, Leela Gilday, Lido Pimienta and many more
Writers, musicians, producers and festival programmers are trying to find new ways to communicate the enormity of the climate crisis. Chris Moss talks to them about folk song, farming, ice, industry, wonder and awe
The music of the world has been constantly shaped by its wider contexts – from politics to economics and social movements. Here Chris Moss selects the most important genres to have been born across the last 100-plus years
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
The summer of 2020 will be remembered as a giant void in the festival calendar with coronavirus causing a deluge of postponements and cancellations from Shetland to Sarawak. In a show of support for the festival community, musicians and Songlines contributors share their favourite festival memories over the years. Read more in the current issue (#160) available now.
Nigeria's best-known cultural exports – juju, Afrobeat and fuji music – barely scratch the surface of the vast and vibrant cultural topography of the nation
Nigeria's best-known cultural exports – juju, Afrobeat and fuji music – barely scratch the surface of the vast and vibrant cultural topography of the nation
Portugal is best known as the home of fado, the passionate and elegant music of Lisbon and Coimbra
Portugal is best known as the home of fado, the passionate and elegant music of Lisbon and Coimbra
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