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Abdullah Ibrahim: A Beginner's Guide
A South African pianist who navigated the trauma and difficulties of apartheid while always staying close to home. Nigel Williamson documents a remarkable, boundless career… that’s not over yet
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The 4 Corners and Centre of Moonchild Sanelly’s Universe
The South African ‘future ghetto punk’ phenomenon discusses the albums that have informed her fun, bracing and totally unique soundworld
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Obituary: Paddy Moloney (1938-2021)
Founder and leader of traditional Irish group The Chieftains, who performed with rock stars and for world leaders, and whose musical reach extended from the Great Wall of China to the International Space Station, has died aged 83
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Summer Festival Guide 2026
The sun is here and the festival line-ups are filling up fast. Catch our guide to some of the top events showcasing global artists in the UK and around the world this summer
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Hamid Sakhizada: "There were Hazara people that hadn't forgotten their culture"
Songlines spoke to the Afghan musician who, despite threats to his life, wants to show the world the beauty of Hazara music
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Jasdeep Singh Degun's Anomaly
Award-winning young sitarist debuts music from his forthcoming album, Anomaly
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The Young'Uns share three career highlights ahead of 20th anniversary tour
A capella Teesside folk trio The Young’Uns – whose music is marked by its strong social conscience and gorgeous harmonies – celebrate their 20th anniversary this year.
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Bellowhead on the Road
Jon Boden and Sam Sweeney of the venerable folk ensemble speak about their forthcoming November tour
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Rostam’s American Stories Blends Persian Tradition with Indie Pop Americana
Lucia Gadau meets Rostam to learn how the former Vampire Weekend man is leaning into his Iranian heritage
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Manu Chao's Clandestino appeared at the cross-fade of the millennium and sounded perfect – a radical masterpiece
Peter Culshaw reminisces on his time biographing the elusive Manu Chao as his classic solo album, Clandestino, is re-released 20 years on
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A conversation with Altın Gün
Paul Bowler talks to the Dutch-Turkish troupe’s founder, Jasper Verhulst, about their award-winning takes on classic Anatolian folk rock and the bardic inspiration behind latest album, Garip
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Touareg tales & musical kinship: collaborating with Tinariwen
We speak to Justin Adams, Ian Brennan, Matt Sweeney, Micah Nelson and José González about what it was like to collaborate with Tinariwen
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Zakia Sewell's My World Interview: “There was something about this ethereal kind of mysterious Britain to which I felt connected”
The radio presenter, DJ and author tells Sophie Parkes how a Pentangle performance launched her quest to uncover an alternative Britain
The Rough Guide to World Music
The Rough Guide to World Music: Jamaica
Jamaica is a serious contender for the title ‘loudest island in the world’. On any night, and especially at weekends, it shakes to the musical vibrations of thousands of sound systems
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Mishra and Deepa Shakthi spin global traditions into exciting new album
Global fusion collective Mishra and Sufi vocalist Deepa Shakthi talk to Tony Gillam about their genre-bending collaboration
