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Dudu Tassa: An Iraqi Revival
The songs of the Jewish-Arabic band the Al-Kuwaiti Brothers were much loved across the Arab world. Robin Denselow speaks to Dudu Tassa, the grandson of Daoud Al-Kuwaiti, about reviving these songs
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Kimi Djabaté: “I don’t want to be just a griot, I want to be who I am”
Before Madonna fell in love with his music, Kimi Djabaté was already making a name for himself. But now, he tells Gonçalo Frota, with the release of Dindin, he is no longer plagued by doubt
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Digital folk at Hungarian Heritage House
The Hungarian Heritage House is pioneering the use of digital tools to aid learning traditional arts. Simon Broughton takes notes [Advertorial]
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Live Review: The Life & Songs of Martin Carthy
EartH, London hosts epic tribute to influential English folk singer and guitarist
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St. Vincent's My World Interview
Shapeshifting US indie-rocker St. Vincent’s latest album sees her sing entirely in Spanish. She tells Emma Rycroft about the dedicated Latin American fans who inspired it and the new emotional depths it allowed her to reach
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Oliver Mtukudzi dies aged 66
From the oppressive days of white minority rule, through the liberation war and the challenges of independence that followed, his music uplifted and inspired his people
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Q&A: Frente Cumbiero’s Mario Galeano
Mario Galeano discusses cumbia, recording with Theon Cross, heroes of Bogotá’s DIY music scene and Frente Cumbiero’s new album
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Orchestra Baobab saxophonist Issa Cissokho dies
Acclaimed Senegalese saxophonist Issa Cissokho has died. A core member of the legendary Orchestra Baobab, Issa played with the group from their early days right through to their 2017 album Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng.
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Songlines Music Awards Ceremony – get your tickets now!
Tickets are on-sale and selling fast – don't miss out on some of the best international music, all in one place, for one night only!
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Joe Boyd Roots For Global Rhythms In Sweeping New Book
Legendary music producer and record label mogul goes in-depth on the history of music across the globe in an expansive new publication
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“We're trying to make traditional music more accessible” | DLÙ
The up-and-coming Scottish group speak about all things Gaelic and their forthcoming debut release, Moch
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Catch Toby Jones' latest show on the BBC and his playlist in the July issue
Toby Jones, who provides his playlist for the July issue (#149), writes and stars in the bleakly comic drama Don’t Forget the Driver, which also includes a range of world music
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Watch: Hot 8 Brass Band 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'
Everybody's favourite New Orleans eight-piece are back with a fresh new video and a European tour
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Votia on stewarding the legacy and importance of La Réunion’s Afro-Malagasy traditions
“I also give ear to social injustice and violence, specifically to women. But of course, I do celebrate the beauty of the island and its strong identity.”
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Orquesta Akokán: “If you went to a music industry person with this idea, some marketing asshole in New York… forget it”
A new Cuban big band are making waves. All the more surprising for the fact that Orquesta Akokán are a collaboration of first-class Cuban and American musicians. Kim Burton tells their story so far
