How does an ancient plucked stringed instrument speak to contemporary Estonian identity? Jane Cornwell tracks down Duo Ruut, the Estonian band reimagining the boundaries of their homeland’s musical tradition
Aaron Corn reflects on the struggle for Indigenous rights and ceremonial practices to be reflected in Australian law
“For some reason, it seemed to strike a chord with people, and it is the most successful recording I have made in terms of acclaim and sales”
Charis McGowan finds out the records that inspired Adrian Quesada’s latest psychedelic bolero opus
Ian Brennan talks to the acclaimed Finnish film director and one of his leading men about the music in their lives
A night of joyous misrule at London's Irish Cultural Centre from the 30-year-old seven-piece Danú
Featuring Anthony Ruby, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson, FolkLaw, Andrew Ferguson and Odette Michell
Eliza and Martin Carthy step on a plane to the States with some trepidation, but find warmth and welcome in their friends across the pond
After Manchester last year, WOMEX (the Worldwide Music Expo) heads to Tampere, the 'Manchester of the North'. WOMEX 2025 local partner Tapio Korjus, of Rockadillo Production Oy – and a longtime resident – explains the importance of Tampere on the Finnish musical scene
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Brivele, Natalie Padilla, Danny Paisley, Kristina Murray and Kassi Valazza
Mario Galeano discusses cumbia, recording with Theon Cross, heroes of Bogotá’s DIY music scene and Frente Cumbiero’s new album
The South African ‘future ghetto punk’ phenomenon discusses the albums that have informed her fun, bracing and totally unique soundworld
Reporting from a festival that is as much about education and outreach as ensuring audiences see some of the best music Africa has to offer for free
The sonically enhanced environs of Polygon Live LDN at Crystal Palace Park, London, created the perfect atmosphere for a bevy of musical icons to conjure and connect
For her latest project, Colombian singer Lido Pimienta wanted to shake off the shackles of categorisation and do what nobody expected her to do
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