Wednesday, October 19, 2022
My Instrument: Noor Bakhsh and his benju
Chris Menist speaks to the Pakistani master of the keyboard-fitted zither, which holds a central role in the music of Balochistan
Chris Menist speaks to the Pakistani master of the keyboard-fitted zither, which holds a central role in the music of Balochistan
Talking all-time favourite albums and inspirational artists with the banjo prodigy from Brooklyn championing the sounds of old-time Appalachia
Simon Broughton heads to Mumbai, India for a remarkable spectacle of Sufi and mystic music
Jaram Lee dives deep into the story of The Old Man and the Sea for a unique pansori retelling. Christopher Conder reports
The marimba music of Colombia’s Pacific coast is enjoying a something of a revival. Simon Broughton grabs a couple of mallets and takes a swing at a workshop
The Senegalese kora player and French accordionist talk about their instant rapport and ensuing friendship which led to a striking album collaboration
Lucy Hallam risks audio overload with this wild West African griot meets Belgian noise-punk constellation
Hyping favourite hip-hop releases and musical heroes with the French-Cameroonian producer and son of Manu Dibango
Talking all-time favourite albums and memorable musical encounters with the violinist, composer and sound artist inspired by folk, improv and minimalism
Jenna Mackle selects 10 of her favourite Afro-Colombian marimba albums
Discover the city's welcome pockets of artistic resistance defiantly championing African-Brazilian and Indigenous culture
Jenna Mackle visits Tumaco on Colombia’s Pacific Coast, where a small festival is highlighting the traditions of the region’s Black and Indigenous communities
Abi Sampa and Rushil Ranjan speak about the divergent paths leading them to their singular devotional music
With Jamaica marking the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, David Katz traces the sounds that built a nation, marvelling at the island country’s remarkable aptitude for musical innovation
The Aboriginal didgeridoo doyen and composer talks about his all-time favourite albums and most memorable musical encounters
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