The discovery of South Asian music by the likes of John and Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders had a big effect on US jazz, and it seems the musical connection works both ways. Jim Hickson picks some favourite albums
From storytelling azmari bards to grooving Ethio-jazzers, Ethiopia has inarguably produced some giants of the world music scene. Jim Hickson picks out some cornerstone recordings from the country’s rich musical history
Genre-defying trio release new video single from their third album, available in August
Chris Jagger talks to his brother, Rolling Stones frontman Mick, about his favourite music from around the world
Retro summer vibes from the star of Sudanese-American pop
Jo Setters examines the career of the visionary French multi-instrumentalist who has been experimenting for over 30 years
Mary Farquharson marvels at the career of the much-loved former Buena Vista Social Club musician who is still highly influential today
Tricontinental Lusophone group Coladera have launched their second album today, March 29, with a beautiful new video.
All of these artists who released their first solo album during the lifetime of Songlines (ie since 1999), including Fatoumata Diawara, Mariza, Sam Lee and many more
Intrepid cyclist Olly Burton is travelling from the UK to India. This is the first of a series of reports about his Silk Road musical encounters
Scottish singer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Newton speaks out about gender imbalance within the folk and traditional music scene in the UK...
In her stunning new video, Dona Onete leads the party with her latest single 'Festa do Tubarão' (Shark Party).
The Palestinian brothers, Le Trio Joubran, are all masterful oud players. They talk to Tim Cumming about their constant battle for self-determination
A masterful instrument played by masterful players – Michael Church talks to internationally acclaimed artist Wu Man and looks at the historical importance of the Chinese lute
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