Heavenly bursts emerge from the darkest depths on Lankum’s uncompromising new album. “Play it loud,” they tell Alexandra Petropoulos
We speak to Mary Ocher, a musician, performer, poet and visual artist to find out where she calls ‘home’
We speak to Puuluup, the mischievous Estonian duo reviving their native wooden lyre and inventing a new language for curious tales of cross-country skiing
Seven years since his last album, Baaba Maal speaks to Jane Cornwell about his new release and staying true to his roots
The award-winning Finnish multi-instrumentalist and member of electro-folk ensemble Okra Playground talks about the time-wrought properties of her custom-made chordophones
The forward-thinking folk ensemble speak to Sophie Parkes about audio adventures with Mother Thames and giving voice to the marginalised
Before Madonna fell in love with his music, Kimi Djabaté was already making a name for himself. But now, he tells Gonçalo Frota, with the release of Dindin, he is no longer plagued by doubt
Guitarist and singer steeped in traditions of Greek folk and rebetika talks Marley, incredible musical encounters and motorcycles
The acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter talks about the celestial poetry of her latest album, All of This Is Chance
Choice sides of digital dancehall and mega Afrobeat ampage primed for incendiary boogie overload
The Scottish folk outfit discuss bonds of friendship, their debut album and European traditional music in the post-pandemic world
Head to the Big Easy for a wondrous double-weekend festival bursting with unique musical and cultural thrills
Philip Sweeney traces Wesli’s journey from the slums of Haiti through Cuba, Canada and Paris in search of an alternative Haitian music that is neither pop nor traditional
The winner of the Booker Prize 2022 talks playing in Sri Lankan grunge and trip-hop bands, the Aragalaya protests and his love of The Police
Celebrating the innovative, multi-faceted career of the British singer-songwriter and percussive dance champion
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