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The Best New Albums from Around the World (May 2024)
Our Top of the World – the best new albums reviewed in the May 2024 issue of Songlines
Our Top of the World – the best new albums reviewed in the May 2024 issue of Songlines
Sampa The Great, Bab L'Bluz, Cimafunk, KOKOROKO and Yung Chen Lhamo all played their part in one of the best WOMADelaide line-ups yet, with female solidarity the theme of the weekend
Glasgow set to host 2024 iteration of Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music fest, featuring Angélique Kidjo, Béla Fleck, Lankum, DakhaBrakha and more
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
The first ever free and online global festival focused on women and girls – WOW Global 24 – takes place June 27-28
Join oud maestro Joseph Tawadros behind the scenes during the recording sessions for his forthcoming new full-length, Hope in an Empty City
Experience our specially-curated playlist featuring all the artists on the bill at Charlton Park for this year's edition of the iconic world music festival
Cuban vocalists, cumbia pioneers, Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
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