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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
The story of Aboriginal music is centuries old and continues to develop in fascinating ways
Nigel Williamson takes a look at the rise to global fame and fortune of West Africa’s golden couple
Nigel Williamson on the life of the colossus of South African music who died on Februrary 23
Nigel Williamson looks back at the enduring global popularity of the Irish musical ambassadors
We've noted 50 great moments from 7000BC to the present day – concerts and confrontations, collaborations and conspiracies – all of which have shaped the sounds we're listening to today
Mali has lost one of its greatest singers of all time, Kassé Mady Diabaté, who passed away in Bamako on May 24, aged 69. Lucy Durán writes about the life of a much-loved musician and friend.
The perfect introduction to the trailblazing Balkan brass band
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
Mary Farquharson marvels at the career of the much-loved former Buena Vista Social Club musician who is still highly influential today
We remember the life of jazz pianist Randy Weston, who did much to raise the awareness of Morocco's Gnawa music.
Malian singer Khaira Arby, known as the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu' died August 19. Andy Morgan pays tribute to her exceptional life and career.
If there was one sound emblematic of Armenia it would be the duduk. Simon Broughton appraises the career of the instrument’s most famous exponent who has just turned 90
The Irish button accordionist from County Clare is known for her genre-crossing collaborations, taking traditional Irish music to places it’s never been before. Michael Quinn looks back over her impressive career
The Mancunian Irish flute and whistles player’s output is as prolific as it is varied. Dave McNally considers the career of this unstoppable musician
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