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Roots Round-Up (JP Harris, Olivia Barrett, Aerialists and more)
Introducings new releases from Justin Golden, Tinkham Road, JP Harris, Olivia Barrett and Aerialists
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Roots Round-Up (Marcella Simien, Rosier, Eliza Thorn and more)
Essential Roots releases from the US and Canada, featuring Morgan Harris, Locarno and Tamar Ilana
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Sir David Attenborough reveals his musical inspirations
The legendary broadcaster revisits the sounds of his early career on a recent BBC programme that reveals a little-known side to the beloved naturalist – that of a world music collector. He shares his favourite tracks with producer Julian May
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Folk Round-Up (Kitewing, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, Session A9 and more)
Billy Rough picks out some choice new folk albums from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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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
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Roots Round-Up (Willie Nelson, Ruthie Foster, Joel Wood and more)
Essential Roots releases from the US and Canada, featuring Ruthie Foster, Noeline Hoffman, Willie Nelson, George Jackson & Brad Kolodner and Joel Wood
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Another Good Friday feat Hermanos Gutiérrez, EMEL, Ana Lua Caiano and more
Brand new videos from EMEL, Ana Lua Caiano, Asa, Hermanos Gutierrez and a startling ode to a Colombian sex worker from La Batucada Guaricha.
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Criolo interview: “The streets of Brazil are going to burn even more, but all we want is an end to suffering. We cannot take any more”
Brazilian artist Criolo gives his frank views on Brazilian society today and although the challenges for its future look daunting, he tells David Katz why he remains hopeful for his country
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Roots Round-Up (Melissa Carper, Blind Pilot, Brandon Godman and more)
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Quinn DeVeaux, Brandon Godman, Blind Pilot and Melissa Carper
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Roots Round-Up (David Brunelle, Jordan Wax, Pawlo Humeniuk and more)
Featuring new releases from Lara Wong and Melón Jiménez, Lily Talmers and more
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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.
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Introducing the June 2025 issue of Songlines, an Africa Special
Remembering Tony Allen, Femi Kuti on Fela Kuti, Pedro Ben, Nyege Nyege, La Réunion, Rwanda, Baltic Sisters, I'm With Her, Sally Potter...
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South Asian Joy
Revelatory qawwali, North Indian wonderment and frighteningly deep bass sitars were all in the offing as Simon Broughton attended the Southbank Centre’s festival of South Asian music
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Watch: New video from Angélique Kidjo
The Grammy award-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo reimagines the Talking Heads’ classic ‘Once in a Lifetime’.
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Nitin Sawhney, Jambinai, Rowan Rheingans and more in the latest edition of Songlines
Get your latest fill of the world's best music – the October 2019 edition of Songlines is now on sale!
