Exclusive interviews with Rokia Koné, AR Rahman and Scottish trio Talisk; soundtracks of the Franco-Algerian conflict; a broadside from Eliza Carthy; a Beginner's Guide to son jarocho, plus much more
The 'nightingale of Bollywood' has died, aged 92
Inuk experimentalist unveils new visuals for deeply caustic cut from her latest album, Tongues
One of the greatest Brazilian singers of all time, the glamorous genre-straddling samba star Elza Soares, has died aged 91
The British folk music matriarch has died, aged 82
The latest on the unlikely rap alliance confronting Arab-Jewish racism from both sides
Banjo and guitar player with Canadian contemporary folk group The East Pointers has died, age 37
Our best albums of 2021; the return of star-studded folk ensemble Spell Songs; an investigative plunge into changüí, the irrepressible sound of Guantánamo; a Beginner's Guide to Karine Polwart, plus more inside
The 'godfather of champeta' has died, age 73
Omara Portuondo and Alostmen have been recognised for their stellar musical contributions at Songlines annual prize-giving summit
Featuring outstanding albums from Susana Baca, San Salvador, Ben Aylon, Arooj Aftab, John Francis Flynn, and more...
Discover the music of West Africa with the limited edition, print-only publication from Songlines magazine
Kora star Sona Jobarteh talks education and activism; Béla Fleck's return to his bluegrass roots; The Beatles' Indian music obsessions; Purbayan Chatterjee's lockdown alliance; a Beginner's Guide to Amsterdam Klezmer Band, plus more inside
Watch this year's virtual ceremony, hosted by Cerys Matthews and featuring live performances from Ayom, Jake Blount, Liraz, Siti Muharam and others
MOST, the Bridge for Balkan Music project, issues second call for networking scheme to assist regional musicians, managers, festival and clubs
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