Harmonium player Ahmad Fanoos found sanctuary in the US after being forced to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Russ Slater reports on how the move reunited members of a musical family and proved the catalyst for a special series of shows
Catching up with the latest innovative compilation from the Sahel Sounds imprint
Watch the video for Calypso Rose's 'Watina', a new track featuring Santana and The Garifuna Collective, taken from her forthcoming full-length release, Calypso Rose Forever
Dispelling the cowboy myth with Colombia's Cimarrón; Songlines Music Awards winners announced; on the fly with Wassoulou songbird, Oumou Sangaré; Beginner's Guide to Antibalas; our UK Fest Guide returns, plus free Top of the World CD with every copy
Sound the celebratory clarion of massed horns and let's herald the winners of this year's Songlines Music Awards…
The Indian composer and santoor maestro whose work spanned the divide between classical and popular music has passed away, aged 84
The long-time Senegalese singer and percussionist with Orchestra Baobab passed away this week at the age of 75
Gilberto Gil, Lianne La Havas, Osibisa, Comorian, Alostmen and more join line-up for global party's 40th birthday edition
Music Declares Emergency partners with Planet Resolution for global Earth Day song project
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Nigerian highlife saxophonist Orlando Julius dies at age 79
New book series celebrates the life and career of recording engineer Bill Leader
Red Baraat's Sonny Singh releases first single and video from his debut solo album, Chardi Kala
Touareg rockers release new 7” with accompanying tome documenting their inscrutable exploits
Nominees for this year’s Songlines Music Awards have been revealed. Catch up with all the contenders vying in each of the seven categories with our specially curated playlist
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