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The 4 Corners and Centre of Baba Zula’s Universe
Osman Murat Ertel of Turkish psychedelic ambassadors Baba Zula walks us through his formative records
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Billy Bragg's My World Interview: “Sometimes I think Woody [Guthrie] was the first punk rocker”
The radical folkie talks to Julian May about Rock Against Racism, Shirley and Dolly Collins, Woody Guthrie, skiffle and retaining his relevance
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Rituals, femininity and mother earth are at the heart of Italian-Iranian group Hysterrae
An extended version of our Q&A with Italian-Iranian 5-piece Hysterrae about their hypnotic new album
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Obituary: Chris Strachwitz (1931-2023)
Farewell to Chris Strachwitz, the founder of Arhoolie Records and a legendary chronicler and supporter of American roots music
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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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Heart and 47SOUL
Tipped as one of London’s hottest new groups, 47SOUL talk to Yousif Nur about the stresses and challenges of being a touring band from the Middle East, and how they’ve become pioneers of shamstep and champions of the Palestinian cause
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Afel Bocoum interview: “By the time corona arrived we had already more than enough going on here in Mali”
A key figure in Ali Farka Touré’s band, Afel Bocoum is releasing a long-awaited and rare solo album that finds him stepping into the limelight. He talks to Bram Posthumus about living in exile in Bamako, the situation in Mali and his desire to reconnect with the world
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How Wesli is rewriting tradition by combining ancient and modern sounds
Philip Sweeney traces Wesli’s journey from the slums of Haiti through Cuba, Canada and Paris in search of an alternative Haitian music that is neither pop nor traditional
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Orquesta Romantica Milonguera: 21st Century Tango
Juan José Relmucao finds out why everyone is falling in love with Buenos Aires’ latest tango sensation
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Songlines announces World Pioneer and Newcomer 2021 awards winners
Omara Portuondo and Alostmen have been recognised for their stellar musical contributions at Songlines annual prize-giving summit
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Oumou Sangaré, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita and others pay tribute to Toumani Diabaté
Artists from across Africa pay tribute to the kora maestro who has tragically passed away
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Catriona Price: Routes to Roots
Scottish fiddler Catriona Price discusses grand plans to bring international musicians together through her ever-ambitious project
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New video from Malian rockers, Songhoy Blues
Malian group Songhoy Blues have released a new video for their track, 'Worry', in the hope of spreading some positive vibes during these tumultuous times
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The Mary Wallopers: Dundalk and disorderly
Annoying RTÉ, dissing the rich and staying true to Dundalk: Charles Hendy tells Emma Rycroft about The Mary Wallopers’ rise to the top. “Throughout my enjoyment of music, I’ve liked stuff that was probably done wrong,” he confides
