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Obituary: Nobesuthu Mbadu (1945-2021)
Remembering the South African mbaqanga singer and Mahotella Queens vocalist
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The Rough Guide to World Music
The Music of Chile: A Rough Guide
Jan Fairley looks at the history and legacy of nueva canción – a music rooted in the guitar traditions of the troubadour that have played a part in Latin America’s political and cultural struggles
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Remembering Tony Allen: “His sound was so beautiful, so sensual, so chic, that it stood out immediately”
Daniel Brown looks at the astonishing legacy of pioneering Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, and how the rhythms he left behind continue to innovate and inspire
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Playlist: Cape Verde Island Beauty
A Songlines playlist for Apple Music, principally exploring the music of Cesaria Evora
Best New Albums
Best New Albums – April 2021 (Omar Sosa, San Salvador, Christine Salem, Warsaw Village Band)
Outstanding new releases from Omar Sosa, San Salvador, Christine Salem, Warsaw Village Band and more... Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the April 2021 issue of Songlines
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Aboriginal musicians upset over misrepresentation in book
Australian author Clinton Walker faces backlash for inaccurate information of artists covered in new book
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The Gurdjieff Ensemble's Sacred Movements
As Armenia’s The Gurdjieff Ensemble make their first visit to the UK for Songlines Encounters Festival, Simon Broughton talks to the group’s director about the enigmatic composer and mystic who inspired the ensemble
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Angelique Kidjo to celebrate 40-year career at Royal Albert Hall
Angélique Kidjo returns to the Royal Albert Hall in November to celebrate her 40-year long career
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Kinshasa Revisited
Songlines spoke to French producers Bernard Treton and Martin Meissonnier about their fascination with the progressive sounds coming from Kinshasa in the 70s
The Rough Guide to World Music
The Rough Guide to World Music: Mali
Few African countries have contributed so many important artists to the World Music market: Salif Keita, Toumani Diabaté, Habib Koité, Kandia Kouyaté, Oumou Sangaré and the late Ali Farka Touré being but a few
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BCUC: “We are from a culture of spiritual endurance and our music transcends sound”
Diane Coetzer talks to the South African band BCUC who are exporting their traditional Soweto music across the globe and mesmerising audiences, one transcendental show at a time
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Songlines Music Awards 2025: UK & Irish Folk
The best UK & Irish Folk albums of the year, featuring Martin Carthy, Cerys Hafana, Spafford Campbell, Gigspanner Big Band, Gwenifer Raymond
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Vanyfox: batida breakdown
Kayleigh Watson hears how producer Vanyfox finds comfort and community in the rhythmic world of batida
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Satch Hoyt's My World interview: “It’s very much about being able to present the magic of the instruments”
Justin Turford talks with the artist, instrument collector, composer and musician about ‘un-muting’ ancient sonic artefacts and his love for Afrobeat
