Essential 10
10 Essential Throat Singing Albums
The amazing sounds of Mongolian and Tuvan throat singers have captivated audiences around the world. Michael Ormiston recommends ten of the best albums that chart its development
Guides & lists
Top of the World
Top of the World - July 2020
Great new releases from Dakhabrakha, Lido Pimienta, Melingo, Joseph Tawadros, Kadialy Kouyate and more... Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the July issue
A Beginner's Guide
Dervish: a beginner's guide
The Irish supergroup have long been the benchmark for traditional music. Michael Quinn examines their impressive catalogue and achievements to date
Celebrating Festivals: A Lost Summer of Music
The summer of 2020 will be remembered as a giant void in the festival calendar with coronavirus causing a deluge of postponements and cancellations from Shetland to Sarawak. In a show of support for the festival community, musicians and Songlines contributors share their favourite festival memories over the years. Read more in the current issue (#160) available now.
Coronavirus comforts
As the pandemic continues to disrupt cultural activities across the world and social distancing measures remain in place, we find out how musicians and Songlines contributors and friends are keeping themselves entertained during lockdown
The Greatest Albums You've Never Heard
Featuring Kayhan Kalhor, Salif Keita, Penguin Cafe, Gerry Mulligan, Astor Piazzolla, Jan Garbarek, and many more!
Essential 10
10 Essential Haitian Albums
Haitians have always turned to music to vent their emotions, heal their hurts and celebrate. Maria Bakkalapulo recommends albums that give you a taste of what the country has to offer
Mariza: every album reviewed
Mariza has revitalised fado with a poise, artistry and self-assurance that is simply breathtaking. Here are the original reviews of all of her albums to date, from 'Fado em Mim' to 'Mariza'
Tinariwen: every album reviewed
Since their debut album in 2001, the throbbing desert blues of the Touareg guitar band Tinariwen has conquered the musical world: here are reviews of all of their albums to date
The 50 Greatest Albums of the Last 5 Years (updated 2020)
Life-changing, jaw-dropping albums from Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita, Angélique Kidjo, Mariza, Bassekou Kouyaté, Blick Bassy, Lankum, Debashish Bhattacharya, Lau, Oumou Sangaré, Kefaya and more...
Top of the World
The best new album releases from around the world (June 2020)
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the June issue of Songlines, featuring Zoufris Maracas, Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn, Santrofi, Orkesta Mendoza, and more...
Essential 10
Cuban albums – the essential 10
With Buena Vista Social Club bidding the world adios, Jane Cornwell reminds us of a wealth of releases that prove Cuba has always been a musical powerhouse
Top of the World
Top of the World – May 2020
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the May 2020 issue
Essential 10
The 10 Essential Sámi Albums
Marja Mortensson is helping to breathe new life into the Sámi tradition of joik. Here, Merlyn Driver highlights ten more excellent albums by Sámi artists
Top of the World
Top of the World – April 2020
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the April 2020 issue
The Rough Guide to World Music: Chile
Jan Fairley looks at the history and legacy of nueva canción – a music rooted in the guitar traditions of the troubadour that have played a part in Latin America’s political and cultural struggles
