Pioneering figure in Turkish folk-rock and a countercultural icon, Erkin Koray was Turkey's first notable rock'n'roll figure and continues to influence new generations of Anatolian musicians
Brussels-based imprint Planet Ilunga marks its 10th anniversary with the release of The Soul of Congo, a deluxe anthology dedicated to the sounds of legendary Congolese label, Ngoma
Catch the trailer for ZZK’s forthcoming documentary on revered Bolivian songstress Luzmila Carpio, a teaser released to coincide with the launch of her latest album, out today
Orchestra Baobab's swinging bass player, an ever-present since the mid-70s, has passed away
Owen Spafford gathers an all-star cast for his forthcoming multi-media celebration of the traditional music ‘session’
Cross-culture groove alchemists hook up with Senegalese singing star for new EP
Yungchen Lhamo, Balimaya Project, Rhiannon Giddens, Goran Bregović, Balinese gamelan, plus Thomas Sankara’s ‘musical’ leadership of Burkina Faso and a song-filled salute to Gilberto Gil
High-lonesome heroine drops conjugal comforter ahead of latest solo full-length release
A new project is allowing British comedian James Acaster to return to the music career he never planned to leave
New compilation celebrating the 70s recordings of Leon Keïta set for release in October
Manchester-based duo herald forthcoming long-player, Land of My Other, with preview track ‘Don’t Rush It’ and October live shows disclosure
Brothers John and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle preview album collaboration with father and bass supremo Jah Wobble
Two new TV shows, The Gallows Pole and The Change, give British and Irish folk music starring roles
Brazilian ten-piece to release new album in October, ahead of UK gigs
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