As part of the British Museum's current exhibition Tantra: Enlightenment to Revolution, the West Bengali singer Parvathy Baul will be giving a special, free online performance, followed by a live Q&A with Songlines editor-in-chief Simon Broughton
Nitin Sawhney releases a new video – 'Movement II' – with Ayanna Witter-Johnson, recorded in Wigmore Hall
The Jamaican reggae legend dies at the age of 77. Garth Carthwright reports
WOMAD comes direct to listeners' living rooms courtesy of a new immersive audio project
Discover the latest musical talent from Korea on an exclusive bonus CD, compiled by K-Music Festival, free with the October issue of Songlines
Afel Bocoum talks about his hopes and concerns for Mali; Brazilian rapper Criolo speaks out about Bolsonaro and effects of COVID-19; a Beginner's Guide to Mahsa Vahdat and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Pioneering Indian vocalist dies at his home in New Jersey
The award-winning team behind the Folk on Foot podcast are back with the third edition of their hugely popular Front Room Festival.
The recent sacking of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ director Huib Schippers has surprised the music industry
Jodhpur RIFF has set up a crisis appeal to help support Rajasthan's musicians as COVID-19 continues to take its toll.
Kurdish singer talks about living in exile and her former life in Turkey, we share our favourite festival memories in support of live music, a Beginner's Guide to Rajery and plenty more in the latest issue of Songlines
Marseille’s international music forum makes a welcome return and calls for artists to apply for its showcase programme
The first ever free and online global festival focused on women and girls – WOW Global 24 – takes place June 27-28
Malian group Songhoy Blues have released a new video for their track, 'Worry', in the hope of spreading some positive vibes during these tumultuous times
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