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Mari Boine interview: “I was on my way somewhere, but now I’m really, really me”
Fiona Talkington speaks to Sámi activist and singer Mari Boine who, now in her 60s, finally feels confident in her own work
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Essential 10 La Réunion Albums
Artists and labels from La Réunion select the albums that have helped this small, isolated island become a hotbed of musical creativity
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Let Them Speak: Indigenous Voice Referendum
Australia is holding a referendum that may lead to its Indigenous people gaining political recognition. Seth Jordan reports from two of Australia’s most important Indigenous events on the opposing campaigns
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Great albums from around the world - country by country and genre by genre
Musical genres around the world
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Lola Flores: a beginner's guide
Philip Sweeney takes a look back at the life of the flamenco singer, dancer and actress who remains a beacon of Andalucian culture
Best New Albums
Best New Albums – January/February 2021 (Mariza, Cocanha, Lolomis, Ayom)
Great new releases from Mariza, Cocanha, Lolomis, Ayom, Star Feminine Band and more... Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the January/February 2021 issue of Songlines
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The 10 Essential Classic Dub Albums
Garth Cartwright cranks up the sound system for some bass-laden bliss. Here are his top ten classic dub long-players to check out
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Taraf de Impex: “it’s exciting to be doing this. Fresh. A new way for Romanians to look at making music”
Garth Cartwright travels to Bucharest to preview the revitalised and reformed Romanian Gypsy band, Taraf de Haidouks, who are making their UK debut as Taraf de Caliu, alongside Impex
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Nitin Sawhney releases new video: 'Movement II'
Nitin Sawhney releases a new video – 'Movement II' – with Ayanna Witter-Johnson, recorded in Wigmore Hall
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Oslo World 2023
Martin Longley witnessed Mari Boine, Bixiga 70, Gaye Su Akyol and Les Mamans de Congo at the 30th anniversary of this exceptional city-spanning festival…
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Carminho: Phantom Fado
April Clare Welsh spends a Lisbon evening with Carminho, whose latest album explores ambience and haunting instrumentation in search of the essence of fado
