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Mohammad Reza Shajarian 1940-2020

Iran is mourning the loss of Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the legendary master vocalist of Iranian classical music, who has passed away, aged 80, after a long period of illness.

Obituary: Koady Chaisson (1984-2022)

Banjo and guitar player with Canadian contemporary folk group The East Pointers has died, age 37

Celtic Colours International Festival 2018 review

Novia Scotia celebrates its Scottish roots at this years' edition of the Celtic Folk festival, emphasising the musical connections between old and new country alike.

Ken Zuckerman (1952-2025)

Globally respected American sarod player, Ken Zuckerman, has passed away.

WOMEX 24 Unveils More artists for October event in Manchester

Organisers have unveiled the complete line-up for three of their stages at this year’s WOMEX in Manchester

Kashmir’s beatboxers are fighting for recognition

Kashmir’s beatboxers come together to find harmony and opportunities through the blackouts

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

50 Rhythms of the World (Part 2 – N to Z)

This is Part 2 of our A to Z of 50 Rhythms of the World, from Nongak to Zouk. Discover a whole world of music through the rhythms that bring it to life....

Tracy Chapman on the show that changed her life

Tracy Chapman recalls how Stevie Wonder’s lost hard drive inadvertently gave her debut album the extra exposure it needed to kickstart her career and become a still-loved classic

Fireside Stories: Capercaillie recount their unexpected tour of the Middle East

As Capercaillie celebrate their 40th anniversary, founding member Donald Shaw recalls the band’s earliest forays overseas and how perceptions of Scottish music have changed

Best New Albums – April 2021 (Omar Sosa, San Salvador, Christine Salem, Warsaw Village Band)

Outstanding new releases from Omar Sosa, San Salvador, Christine Salem, Warsaw Village Band and more... Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the April 2021 issue of Songlines

Features

Dispatch from: Asunción, Paraguay

Through fantastical water instruments, Sonidos de la Tierra have been helping bring both music and environmental activism to Paraguay’s communities. Huw Hennessy finds out more…

A Beginner's Guide

A Beginner's Guide to Habib Koité

The Malian singer-songwriter Habib Koité is also one of his country’s leading guitarists. Daniel Brown reflects on the artist’s recordings and career to date

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Exclusive bonus Balkan CD with April issue

Bridge-builders for Balkan music – MOST – have curated an exclusive CD brimming with the region's finest sounds, and it's free with our April edition

Features

Middle Eastern Frequencies

The vibrant experimental music scenes across the MENA region continue to inspire and innovate on their own terms, despite the instability around them. Oli Warwick finds out more