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Los Tigres del Norte | Fireside Stories
Los Tigres del Norte emerged in the 1960s with a new take on Mexican storytelling. Their tales of migration and hardship have become increasingly relevant with every passing year
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El Khat Tender Conjugal Counsel
Listen to the Yemeni roots crew’s latest single, a hypnotic flip on an old traditional wedding tune, taken from the band’s forthcoming album
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“Just accept yourself and see the beauty” | Eyal el Wahab (El Khat)
The frontman with Tel Aviv four-piece El Khat outlines the DIY aesthetic that has him digging into his Yemeni roots and through the neighbourhood's rubbish bins
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Driss El Maloumi: A Beginner's Guide
One of the most in-demand oud players of his generation, Jo Frost discovers an artist whose musical curiosity shows no signs of abating
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On God’s Mission | Hamid El Kasri
The Moroccan bass lute player speaks about his homemade version of the instrument synonymous with Gnawa music’s spiritual heart
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Obituary: Maurice El Médioni (1928-2024)
A key artist in the development of Algerian chaabi and rai music, Maurice El Médioni, the boogie-woogie maestro, has passed away
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Listen: Warsaw Village Band - 'What Have You Been Doing Kasia (El Búho remix)'
Get an exclusive first listen to tropical beat-maker El Búho's latest remix, taken from his forthcoming album Tributaries
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El Gato Negro Unleashes His Inner Tiger
French singer lets the cat out of the bag about his forthcoming full-length release, Tigre Qui Pleure
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The Best New Albums from Around the World (August 2024)
Introducing outstanding new releases from the Meridian Brothers, Thandiswa Mazwai, The Deep Dark Woods and more
Best New Albums
The Best New Albums from Around the World (October 2024)
Featuring outstanding new releases from Mari Boine, The Down Hill Strugglers, Bagedai, Bizhiki, Peni Candra Rini and more
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MOST Balkan music project seeks new applicants
MOST, the Bridge for Balkan Music project, issues second call for networking scheme to assist regional musicians, managers, festival and clubs
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Reggae added to UNESCO's world heritage list
The UN's cultural organisation has paid official tribute to the little island of Jamaica's big impact on global music
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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....
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Spotlight on Hermanos Gutiérrez: “Our music can’t be pinpointed”
The genial guitar interplay of these Swiss-Ecuadorian brothers has earned them a growing fanbase fascinated by their ‘cosmic sound.’ With their new album, they’ve “elevated the experience,” discovers Silvia Rothlisberger
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Global Ambient Music: 10 Essential Albums
Chris Wheatley picks out some of the world’s finest ambient soundscapes
