Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Anatolian psychonauts Altın Gün premiere new video
Acclaimed Amsterdam-based troupe announce the release of 'Yüce Dağ Başında', the second single from their forthcoming album on Glitterbeat
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Vote in the Songlines Music Awards 2021 for your chance to win WOMAD UK tickets
Now in their 13th year, the Songlines Music Awards aim to celebrate the wealth of musical talent across the world. And the voting for the 2021 awards is now open!
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Songlines #164 (January/February 2021) is out now!
Albums of the year revealed; singer Liraz on her Iranian roots; the young lions leading Afrobeats' infiltration of the mainstream; a Beginner's Guide to French troubadours Lo’Jo and more in the latest issue of Songlines
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Songlines Music Awards 2020 Ceremony
This year's ceremony is going virtual and will be broadcast online for free on December 13 at 7pm (GMT) featuring performances from all of this year's winners and presented by Cerys Matthews
Sunday, December 13, 2020
World Pioneer and Newcomer winners unveiled at Songlines Music Awards ceremony
Tony Allen, Hugh Masekela and Elaha Soroor all recognised for their stellar musical contributions at Songlines annual prize-giving summit
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Stewart Lee Joins ADF For Anti-Brexit Anthem
As the countdown to Brexit continues, Stewart Lee joins rock’n'roll agitators Asian Dub Foundation for a new video which challenges the inherent racism underlying UK immigration policy
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Songlines: Christmas special offer
Time is running out to give the gift of music this Christmas with a Songlines subscription from under £21
Monday, November 16, 2020
Songlines #163 (December 2020) is out now!
Mariza pays homage to Queen of Fado, Amália Rodrigues; birdsong collector Cosmo Sheldrake talks avian audio; a Beginner's Guide to Habib Koité and more in the latest issue of Songlines
Monday, November 16, 2020
Diabaté in the dock
The recent arrest of Sidiki Diabaté has shocked the music community and highlighted issues of domestic violence towards women in Mali
Friday, November 13, 2020
Exclusive bonus CD of music from Switzerland
Discover the latest musical talent coming from Switzerland on an exclusive bonus CD, compiled by artlink, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and FONDATION SUISA and free with the December issue of Songlines (#163)
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Turkish singer Gaye Su Akyol releases new video
The winner of Best Artist in the Songlines Music Awards 2019 and Istanbul-based singer Gaye Su Akyol releases a timely new video
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Omara Portuondo celebrates her 90th birthday with online concert
Buena Vista Social Club diva delights with online birthday bonanza
Friday, October 9, 2020
Songlines #162 (November 2020) is out now!
Zoë Modiga champions cultural identity in an uncertain world; getting serious with South Korea's latest live sensations ADG7; the new country generation bringing diversity back to bluegrass; the mystery behind the Melodisc label; a Beginner's Guide to Cheikh Lô and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Friday, October 9, 2020
Exclusive: Songlines launches dedicated reviews database
Get your fresh global fix with our new fully searchable database of reviews
Friday, October 9, 2020
Mohammad Reza Shajarian 1940-2020
Iran is mourning the loss of Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the legendary master vocalist of Iranian classical music, who has passed away, aged 80, after a long period of illness.
