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Friday, April 17, 2026

Andy Kershaw (1959–2026)

The broadcaster Andy Kershaw, renowned for his interest in music from around the world, has died aged 66 from cancer.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Asha Bhosle (1933–2026)

From Bollywood to Boy George, Kronos Quartet and Gorillaz, Asha Bhosle's voice crossed every border. The legendary Indian singer has died aged 92

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

New Ratings System in Songlines

We've upgraded our reviews rating system. Now, instead of a mark up to five stars, we are rating each album out of ten

Thursday, March 5, 2026

April 2026 issue is out now!

Tinariwen, Altın Gun, LA NIÑA, Hornbill Festival, Daughters of Donbas, Olodum, Simon Armitage, Cymande, Souad Massi, Eric Bibb and Ones to Watch 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

WOMAD announces first names for 2026

WOMAD have announced the first artists for the inaugural year at their new Wiltshire home, Neston Park. Oumou Sangaré, Barrington Levy, Greentea Peng and José González lead a line-up that is typically diverse and all-encompassing

Monday, February 9, 2026

Ebo Taylor (1936–2026)

Ghanaian guitarist and bandleader who fused traditional highlife with funk and Afrobeat in the 1970s, then found global recognition decades later and continued to be a tour de force

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