In a bedroom in Camden, one Sunday in January 1965, The Watersons recorded a landmark in English folk music whose reenactment of ritual and magic still sounds thrilling 60 years later
Jameela Siddiqi plots the unprecedented international success of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistan’s ‘King of Kings of Qawwali’ and, for many, one of the greatest singers of all time
The Haitian-raised, French-based singer-songwriter Moonlight Benjamin tells Lucy Hallam where her distinctive blend of vodou and blues originates from
Like it or not, AI is here to stay. Our writers take a look at the ethical and legal issues the technology raises, as well as how musicians can use it as a source of creativity. Is it all doom and gloom?
Joe Mulhall raises a dissenting voice with 10 international anthems of protest and resistance main photo by Syd Shelton
The Indonesian island of Bali resounds with the vibrant, often thunderous music of its gamelans – the ubiquitous percussion orchestras of bronze and bamboo. Andy Channing conjures up the magic of its many incarnations
To enjoy a concert of Indian classical music, it helps a lot to have knowledge of the basic rules. Here, Robert Maycock and Ken Hunt introduce a rich musical tradition
50 guitarists who have made an impact outside of the usual rock’n’roll axis of axes
To enjoy a concert of Indian classical music, it helps a lot to have knowledge of the basic rules. Here, Robert Maycock and Ken Hunt introduce a rich musical tradition
All of these albums received a maximum of five stars when reviewed in the 2020 issues of Songlines. Featuring Sam Amidon, DJ Dolores, Roberto Fonseca, Ibrahim Ferrer, Leela Gilday, Lido Pimienta and many more
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