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Cimafunk interview: “You must never forget where you come from”

Jane Cornwell catches up with Cimafunk, the Cuban sensation taking the world by storm

Manu Chao Acoustic: Return of the Vanishing Man

Manu Chao makes a triumphant London comeback with a manic acoustic performance at Brixton 02 Academy

Inside Sibín Beag, Shambala’s wild new Irish trad rave venue

Erin Cobby reports from an Ireland-infused boozer at Shambala

Spencer Grady plots out the next twelve months of folk happenings, bringing you essential festivals from across the British Isles as well as a selection of some of our most unusual cultural traditions

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Jembaa Groove: Live at Studio Batterie

Four tunes from the Berlin-based Afro-soul group in an exclusive video

Features

Liraz interview: “I refuse to be silenced like women in Iran, who see my videos and tell me ‘Thank you!’”

The Israeli-Iranian singer and actress Liraz talks to Jane Cornwell about rediscovering her Iranian roots, singing in Persian and the risks taken to fulfil her desire to record with fellow Iranian musicians

Features

Albums of the Year 2024: Songlines Recommends...

Looking back over the past 12 months at the albums that have made the biggest impression

A Beginner's Guide

Amadou & Mariam: A Beginner’s Guide

Nigel Williamson takes a look at the rise to global fame and fortune of West Africa’s golden couple

Playlists

Playlist: João Donato

In tribute to the Brazilian pianist and composer, who passed away on July 17, here are twenty of the finest songs that João Donato recorded in a career that lasted over 70 years

A Beginner's Guide

A Beginner's Guide to Habib Koité

The Malian singer-songwriter Habib Koité is also one of his country’s leading guitarists. Daniel Brown reflects on the artist’s recordings and career to date