The Rough Guide to World Music
The Rough Guide to World Music: Ethiopia
Explore the land of wax and gold, a country full of fascinating music, in this complete guide by Francis Falceto
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The Rough Guide to World Music: Ethiopia
Explore the land of wax and gold, a country full of fascinating music, in this complete guide by Francis Falceto
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Thailand’s Molam Music ‘Goes Inter’
The inaugural Maha Morlum Festival in Thailand's northeast showcased molam's full range – and a state-backed bid to take the genre global
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Margaret Barry and The Bedford Arms: “Standing with her banjo slung around her, head thrown back and emitting a sound so loud and clear”
Alan Woods takes a look at the legendary Irish singer’s music and the London pub in which she gained much of her reputation
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Spotlight: The Ayoub Sisters
Amid a 10th-anniversary tour, Georgie Pope speaks to The Ayoub Sisters about their journey as British-Arab women carving their own path in classical music
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Another Good Friday Playlist feat. Arooj Aftab, Altın Gün, Thandiswa, New Regency Orchestra and more
Great new music with the first single in 49 years from Staples Jr. Singers, as well as Thandiswa, Arooj Aftab, New Regency Orchestra, Desta French and Altın Gün.
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Balimaya Project and Discos Pacífico All Stars: Rhythms Merge
Erin Cobby finds out about a new diaspora-bridging partnership between Balimaya Project and Discos Pacífico All Stars
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Melike Şahin: “Surviving as a musician in Turkey is hard both in economic and political terms”
With the release of her second album, Turkish pop innovator Melike Şahin continues on her singular path to success. She speaks to Nikolas-Kaan Yilmaz about how she found mainstream acclaim on her own terms
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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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Black-Horned Moon: Old Gods & Burning Altars
Lithuania’s Black-Horned Moon bids farewell with a final celebration of the country’s pagan past. Simon Broughton investigates…
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Tinariwen: Royal Sahara Blues at the BBC Proms
Relentless riffs at the ready as original Touareg rock’n’rollers Tinariwen head to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Tim Cumming sizes up their BBC Proms debut…
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Ganavya: Daughter of a Temple (Barbican Centre, London, September 4)
Ganavya’s headline Barbican show blended spiritual depth, surprising textures and personal tributes, though its rotating cast of guests sometimes disrupted the flow
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Baaba Maal: Return of the Podor Son
A spokesman for his people and proud champion of West African culture, Katharina Lobeck Kane salutes the Senegalese sensation Baaba Maal.
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Heart and 47SOUL
Tipped as one of London’s hottest new groups, 47SOUL talk to Yousif Nur about the stresses and challenges of being a touring band from the Middle East, and how they’ve become pioneers of shamstep and champions of the Palestinian cause
A Beginner's Guide
Punch Brothers: A Beginner's Guide
Punch Brothers have been pushing the boundaries of bluegrass for over a decade and show no signs of stopping. Alexandra Petropoulos tells their story
