Discover Artists

Anouar Brahem

A exceptional oud player and collaborator, Anouar Brahem is one of the leading lights in Tunisian music

Oumou Sangaré

Known as the 'Wassoulou songbird', Oumou Sangaré is one of Mali's greatest singers and activists who is constantly challenging gender inequalities

Flats & Sharps

The bluegrass quintet from Cornwall who have spent five years together perfecting a display of striking harmonies and stunning musicianship

Kathryn Tickell

Smallpipes player Kathryn Tickell is steeped in the rich folk traditions of North East England and the Borders

The Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo is a global superstar – a leading figure in African music as well as being a prominent activist and ambassador for UNICEF. In 2018 Kidjo won the Songlines World Pioneer Award.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was qawwali's shining star; the Sufi singer introduced the world to the ecstatic, mystical musical form from Pakistan

Fanfare Ciocărlia

Romania's foremost Gypsy band, Fanfare Ciocărlia, have been playing their breakneck speedy Balkan grooves for over 20 years

BKO Quintet

Malian traditional music with a contemporary twist

Afro Celt Sound System

Afro Celt Sound System's winning formula combines high energy African rhythms with Celtic influences and Indian percussion – the ultimate festival party band

Fela Kuti

The Nigerian superstar helped invent Afrobeat, which has gone on to become one of the most popular styles of world music

Lau

The three mavericks that make up the award-winning trio Lau – Kris Dever, Martin Green and Aidan O’Rourke – are known for their sense of musical adventure