Monday, September 11, 2023
Welcome Here, Kind Stranger
Owen Spafford gathers an all-star cast for his forthcoming multi-media celebration of the traditional music ‘session’
News
Monday, September 4, 2023
Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band release ‘Teddoungal’ with Baaba Maal
Cross-culture groove alchemists hook up with Senegalese singing star for new EP
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Introducing the October 2023 issue of Songlines, featuring Yungchen Lhamo
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
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Bluegrass pioneer Alice Gerrard previews new solo album with ‘You and Me’ single
High-lonesome heroine drops conjugal comforter ahead of latest solo full-length release
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
My World: James Acaster
A new project is allowing British comedian James Acaster to return to the music career he never planned to leave
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Analog Africa announce compilation of Guinea’s Leon Keïta
New compilation celebrating the 70s recordings of Leon Keïta set for release in October
Monday, August 21, 2023
The Breath return to air new album and concert details
Manchester-based duo herald forthcoming long-player, Land of My Other, with preview track ‘Don’t Rush It’ and October live shows disclosure
Monday, August 14, 2023
Tian Qiyi release ‘Red Mist’ single
Brothers John and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle preview album collaboration with father and bass supremo Jah Wobble
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Ballads on the Box
Two new TV shows, The Gallows Pole and The Change, give British and Irish folk music starring roles
Monday, August 7, 2023
Bixiga 70 announce new album ‘Vapor’ and UK concerts
Brazilian ten-piece to release new album in October, ahead of UK gigs
Monday, August 7, 2023
UPBEAT Announce Best New Talent Award
Support the next generation of emerging European artists and win yourself a trip to Tallinn Music Week
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Introducing the August/September 2023 issue of Songlines, featuring Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti, WITCH, Israel Fernández and African Head Charge, plus we hit the road with the Master Musicians of Joujouka and put the spotlight on Emicida
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Bhangra Symphonica to unite classical and bhangra in one-off UK concert
The worlds of bhangra rock and classical music will collide in a first-of-its-kind concert in Warwickshire
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Jalopy Records unveil new compilation of fiddle music from around the world
Compilation album of 20th century fiddle music to be released by Jalopy Records
Monday, July 31, 2023
Zakir Hussain joins Symphony Orchestra of India on UK tour
Critically-acclaimed ensemble from the sub-continent return for nine-concert series
