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Saramaccan Sound (Suriname) release single ahead of WOMAD
Brotherhood is the key for the first single from the Surinamese siblings’ new album
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Damahi are representing Iran’s independent music scene
“We take a free-spirited approach”, explain the band popularising the music of southern Iran
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Heart of Afghanistan
Harmonium player Ahmad Fanoos found sanctuary in the US after being forced to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Russ Slater reports on how the move reunited members of a musical family and proved the catalyst for a special series of shows
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Lisa O’Neill: “I’m a moonchild”
The acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter talks about the celestial poetry of her latest album, All of This Is Chance
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Still blowing minds: Flook’s 30-year journey
A surprise invitation led to the formation of a flute-focused Anglo-Irish group now celebrating 30 years. Dave McNally finds the secret to their enduring ingenuity
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The Afghan Youth Orchestra offer hope in troubled times
Encounters with the Afghan Youth Orchestra find Simon Broughton upbeat about the state of the region’s traditional music
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The Young'Uns share three career highlights ahead of 20th anniversary tour
A capella Teesside folk trio The Young’Uns – whose music is marked by its strong social conscience and gorgeous harmonies – celebrate their 20th anniversary this year.
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Filkin’s Drift’s to walk Welsh coast ahead of debut EP ‘Rembard’s Retreat’
Folk duo Filkin’s Drift to embark on 870-mile walking tour of Wales’ coast
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The Sabri Brothers: A Beginner's Guide
Jameela Siddiqi celebrates the legacy of the first qawwali group to find fame and send devotees into spiritual ecstasy around the world
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Jordi Savall's Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time
The many journeys of Maghrebi explorer Ibn Battuta are the focus of a new ensemble performance from Jordi Savall
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Aziza Brahim: Voice of the Resistance
The Western Sahara has been the subject of dispute for many decades. One of its most eloquent activists and singers, Aziza Brahim, talks about life in exile and how music and politics are inseparable
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Park Jiha and Roy Claire Potter Bring Saenghwangs and Spoken Word to Cafe OTO
Korean multi-instrumentalist and British performance poet showcase work from their newly released collaboration
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A Conversation with Christy Moore: “These nights I feel like I’m just starting. I’ve never had such large and responsive audiences”
Emma Rycroft speaks to one of Ireland’s most influential folk singers, Christy Moore, about protest songs, family and why he still loves performing
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Transatlantic Sessions Live at Celtic Connections, Feb 3, 2023
Television series spawns showcase of folk, bluegrass and country talent from both sides of the pond
