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Angélique Kidjo and Davido release collaborative single Joy

Grammy-winning singer and activist Angélique Kidjo and Afrobeats star Davido release their new single 'Joy'

October 2022 issue is out now!

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe on ancestral knowledge; pansori ace Jaram Lee finds her Hemingway; secrets of a Colombian marimba seminar; interview with folk musician Jackie Oates, plus free Top of the World CD with each issue

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Peter Gabriel Discusses ‘Biko’, His Anti-Apartheid Anthem

In 1980 Peter Gabriel released ‘Biko’, raising awareness of South Africa’s apartheid regime. It’s since become a human rights anthem across the world. Gabriel tells the story of its genesis and legacy

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Obituary: Simon Emmerson (1956-2023)

The Afro Celt Sound System founder, initiator of The Imagined Village, record producer, composer, guitarist and birdsong enthusiast has passed away

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Broadside Hacks Folk Club Celebrate Legendary Les Cousins Venue

London-based collective curate their latest tribute to the iconic Soho folk and blues club with a stellar line-up of legends and rising stars

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All-Star Birthday Concert for Bert Jansch

A special 80th birthday concert, celebrating the work of Bert Jansch, will be held on November 4 at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall

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Burna Boy, Davido and WizKid: The rise and rise of Afrobeats

Amid civil unrest, a slew of young African artists are transforming the perception of their continent, shaking up the mainstream with their infectious Afrobeats insurgency. Russ Slater surveys the scene’s UK roots and global impact