Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Sissoko's inter-generational kora connection
Malian master of kora collaboration, Ballaké Sissoko, premieres a new video for the title-track from his forthcoming long-player, Djourou
Malian master of kora collaboration, Ballaké Sissoko, premieres a new video for the title-track from his forthcoming long-player, Djourou
A Beginner's Guide to Ballaké Sissoko; Pakistan's vocal master Ustad Saami dials up devotion through a dying art; the music industry's response to COVID-19; Electric Jalaba's homage to Gnawa music and more in the latest issue of Songlines
Genre-defying South African quartet announce new video for 'Dindi', a cut lifted from their new album on Nø Førmat!
Acclaimed Amsterdam-based troupe announce the release of 'Yüce Dağ Başında', the second single from their forthcoming album on Glitterbeat
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!
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
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
Tony Allen, Hugh Masekela and Elaha Soroor all recognised for their stellar musical contributions at Songlines annual prize-giving summit
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
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
The recent arrest of Sidiki Diabaté has shocked the music community and highlighted issues of domestic violence towards women in Mali
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)
The winner of Best Artist in the Songlines Music Awards 2019 and Istanbul-based singer Gaye Su Akyol releases a timely new video
Buena Vista Social Club diva delights with online birthday bonanza
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
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