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Another Good Friday Playlist: International Women’s Day Special

Aynur Doğan, Aoife O’Donovan, Felukah and others feature in a truly international selection of new songs perfect for International Women’s Day.

Another Good Friday Playlist feat. Arooj Aftab, Altın Gün, Thandiswa, New Regency Orchestra and more

Great new music with the first single in 49 years from Staples Jr. Singers, as well as Thandiswa, Arooj Aftab, New Regency Orchestra, Desta French and Altın Gün.

Field of Research: Ewan MacColl

On the 110th anniversary of the legendary folk singer’s birth, Allan Moore looks back at his legacy and skill

Kaia Kater

Canadian Kaia Kater's a tough, drawling voice and magnificent banjo work seamlessly together, marking her as a contemporary, organic part of an ancient tradition

Northern Exposure

Two festivals in Norway’s cold north warm the soul with enviable line-ups and empowering approaches

Announcing the winners of the Songlines Music Awards 2023!

The wait is finally over. Time for us to reveal the winners of this year’s Songlines Music Awards…

Another Good Friday (International Women's Day Special)

To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 we've picked out a selection of new releases from female artists, including Emahoy, Natalia Lafourcade, Ireland's VARO and more

Sounds and Colours launch anniversary fundraising campaign

The Sounds and Colours team are marking their tenth anniversary with a special fundraising campaign

My World: Olivia Harrison

Olivia Harrison, the wife of the late Beatle George Harrison, talks about how George's collaborations with Indian musicians helped shape her own musical tastes

The Rough Guide to World Music: Korea

The Korean musical identity can be traced to the fifth century, and has been well documented since the fifteenth century, as Rob Provine and Keith Howard reveal

Peter Gabriel Discusses ‘Biko’, His Anti-Apartheid Anthem

In 1980 Peter Gabriel released ‘Biko’, raising awareness of South Africa’s apartheid regime. It’s since become a human rights anthem across the world. Gabriel tells the story of its genesis and legacy

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Celtic Colours International Festival 2018 review

Novia Scotia celebrates its Scottish roots at this years' edition of the Celtic Folk festival, emphasising the musical connections between old and new country alike.