Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Randy Weston obituary – 'A towering figure in jazz and world music'
We remember the life of jazz pianist Randy Weston, who did much to raise the awareness of Morocco's Gnawa music.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Remembering Malian singer Khaira Arby – the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu'
Malian singer Khaira Arby, known as the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu' died August 19. Andy Morgan pays tribute to her exceptional life and career.
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.
