The nomadic Brazilian has taken inspiration from his daughter and current headquarters in London to make the most percussive album of his career. “I privileged the spontaneity of the grooves,” he tells Mark Sampson
A new multimedia project explores the traditions and music of the monastic residents of Mount Athos in Greece, where little has changed over centuries
Paul Slade speaks to a young Irish guitarist Muireann Bradley, who is infatuated with Reverend Gary Davis, Elizabeth Cotten and John Fahey and whose debut album was one of the sleeper hits of 2023
The traditional street music of Warsaw is undergoing a revival. Mateusz Dobrowolski takes us on a tour of Poland’s capital, looking back at the events and iconic figures that shaped the popular music of this ‘phoenix city’
Kim Burton looks back on 25 years of Mostar Sevdah Reunion, the Bosnian band with a wild history who have been building new musical bridges to replace the old ones laid waste by war
Introducings new releases from Justin Golden, Tinkham Road, JP Harris, Olivia Barrett and Aerialists
Chris Wheatley speaks to the Brazilian writer about her formative years as a musician and how music informs everything she does
Keith Howard gives a glimpse into his work on the music of North Korea, uncovering codes, state productions and unsettling consequences
Yousif Nur returns to Québec with free-form festivals, First Nations history and presidential hotels on his agenda
Eliza explores the “daft” world of guitars before two passionate music friends begin her conversion…
This October, one of Indian music's most important figures, Carnatic violinist Dr L Subramaniam, will be performing and speaking at Darbar festival. We spoke to L Subramaniam ahead of his performance. Here's an extract from that conversation…
Eliza looks at the heartbreaking scenes and songs that emerged from the Peterloo Massacre and wonders if any parallels will be found from recent UK riots and looting
A selection of essential releases from the European folk scene, including new albums from John Spillane, Fraser Fifield, Fidra, Threaded and Peiriant
Yeye Taiwo Lijadu tells Izzy Felton about the enduring legacy she created with her sister
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Quinn DeVeaux, Brandon Godman, Blind Pilot and Melissa Carper
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