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Obituary: Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021)

The renowned Greek composer, conductor and master of melopoisi who waged wars of words and music against a military junta has died aged 96

Ken Zuckerman (1952-2025)

Globally respected American sarod player, Ken Zuckerman, has passed away.

Relief for Rajasthan’s musicians

Jodhpur RIFF has set up a crisis appeal to help support Rajasthan's musicians as COVID-19 continues to take its toll.

Quickfire: Purbayan Chatterjee

Cross-pollinator of Indian classical and contemporary world music tells us about the albums and artists which have influenced his work

UK premiere of Akram Khan’s XENOS comes to London

Sixteen years after the debut of Akram Khan’s first full-length production (Kaash), the internationally renowned dancer and choreographer brings his latest production – and his final full-length performance as a dancer – to Sadler’s Wells for its UK premiere next week.

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The Orchestral Qawwali Project interview: "My parents were very open-minded about spirituality"

Abi Sampa and Rushil Ranjan speak about the divergent paths leading them to their singular devotional music

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Orpheus at The Lowry, Salford, November 19

East-meets-West as Opera North and South Asian Arts-UK present their riveting modern-day makeover of Monteverdi’s mythical marvel, L'Orfeo

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's 'Lost Album' To Be Released

A collection of recordings, dating back to 1990, by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are to be released in September as 'Chain of Light'

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Watch: 'Nterini' from our next cover star, Fatoumata Diawara

The African songstress' recent single 'Nterini' is both a musical and visual treat. Have a look at her strikingly beautiful new video and see for yourself!

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Review: WOMAD 2018 – Friday

Visa problems and contentious programming decisions fail to put a dampener on the first full day of WOMAD Charlton Park 2018.

A Beginner's Guide

Víctor Jara: A Beginner's Guide

Nearly 50 years a¤er his death, Víctor Jara’s songs continue to inspire idealism across Latin America. Chris Moss recalls Chile’s pre-eminent protest singer

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South Asian Joy

Revelatory qawwali, North Indian wonderment and frighteningly deep bass sitars were all in the offing as Simon Broughton attended the Southbank Centre’s festival of South Asian music