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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Empowering the next generation - ISM Trust

Next month the Incorporated Society of Musicians Trust are holding a one-day symposium that will provide practical advice and support for the professional musician.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Malian Singer Khaira Arby dies aged 59

Malian singer Khaira Arby has died in a Bamako hospital aged just 59, her US tour manager Christopher Nolan announced yesterday.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

ZEE MELA 2018 comes to London

The Zee London Mela comes to Southall Park for the first time in its 16-year history – the epicentre of Europe's oldest Asian community

Monday, July 30, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 - Sunday

Despite the predicted dire weather conditions that thankfully never fully materialised, the final day at WOMAD was blessed with a rainbow and plenty of musical colour

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 – Saturday

Superb female vocalists and ceilidh-style dancing were the highlights of Saturday's WOMAD line-up

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 – Friday

Visa problems and contentious programming decisions fail to put a dampener on the first full day of WOMAD Charlton Park 2018.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Review: WOMAD 2018 – Opening Night

Chilled out reggae vibes dominated the first evening of WOMAD 2018 at Charlton Park

Thursday, July 12, 2018

BBC Folk Prom line-up released

Prom 27: Folk Music around Britain and Ireland champions the traditional music of the UK, presenting collaborations with a host of well-known names and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Today is Good! Songs of refugees to be released

On June 30, the charity Arts Against Slavery will launch a CD of music written by young asylum-seekers based in Sicily.

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Songlines Music Awards Ceremony 2018

Tickets for the Songlines Music Awards 2018 are selling fast – don’t miss out!

Friday, June 1, 2018

Obituary: Kassé Mady Diabaté 1949-2018

Mali has lost one of its greatest singers of all time, Kassé Mady Diabaté, who passed away in Bamako on May 24, aged 69. Lucy Durán writes about the life of a much-loved musician and friend.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

UK premiere of Akram Khan’s XENOS comes to London

Sixteen years after the debut of Akram Khan’s first full-length production (Kaash), the internationally renowned dancer and choreographer brings his latest production – and his final full-length performance as a dancer – to Sadler’s Wells for its UK premiere next week.

Friday, May 4, 2018

Manchester Collective's Abel Selaocoe stuck in Berlin

Manchester Collective’s guest director, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe, was stranded in Berlin after his possessions were stolen and forced to postpone shows.