French producer Lion’s Drums talks to Russ Slater about recording the Kogi people of northern Colombia whose singing practices form an integral component of their profound relationship with nature
The Israeli multi-instrumentalist talks about the fascination with African music which shaped his debut album, Xalam, an exhilaratingly kinetic collection featuring star turns from Doudou Ndiaye Rose and Khaira Arby
Jo Frost picks some choice albums that have been inspired by our feathered friends
The author and musician talks to Simon Broughton about how he resisted Indian music growing up and the singers who finally kindled his interest
Tony Gillam speaks to Wardruna’s multi-instrumentalist Einar Selvik about his kravik-lyre and how he connects with Norway’s folk music tradition
Folk singer, song collector, environmental campaigner and author Sam Lee talks to Simon Broughton about his passion for the nightingale and his quest to raise awareness about this endangered songbird
The pre-eminent Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté talks to Simon Broughton about his special one-off collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra
The Sámi singer and educator speaks to Simon Broughton about her latest release and the importance of breathing new life into the joik tradition
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 Canta Amália
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Tim Cumming meets a Northern Irish trio who take their inspiration from ancient Ulster bards and deadly Japanese snow spirits
Chris Moss shines a spotlight on Argentina’s chamamé music and the career of one of its leading ambassadors, accordionist Chango Spasiuk
This is Part 2 of our A to Z of 50 Rhythms of the World, from Nongak to Zouk. Discover a whole world of music through the rhythms that bring it to life....
Discover a whole world of music through the rhythms that bring it to life with our A to Z of 50 Rhythms of the World. This is Part 1, from Adi Talam to Morna...
A new Romanian duo are revisiting the Balkan sound with a fresher, more sophisticated approach. Robert Rigney finds out what inspires them
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