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Jeremy Dutcher Empowers and Unites with Song of Transcendental Resistance

Wolastoq Two-Spirit champion shares final single from his sophomore album, Motewolonuwok

Obituary: Hugh Masekela 1939-2018

Nigel Williamson on the life of the colossus of South African music who died on Februrary 23

Exclusive bonus CD of music from Switzerland

Discover the latest musical talent coming from Switzerland on an exclusive bonus CD, compiled by artlink, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and FONDATION SUISA and free with the December issue of Songlines (#163)

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Songlines July 2022 issue is out now!

Celebrating 50 years in the field of dreams with Glastonbury's Golden jubilee; the peak sounds of Morocco's Jebala mountains; interviews with Vieux Farka Touré and Bellowhead; a Beginner's Guide to Steeleye Span, plus free Top of the World CD with each issue

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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

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Festival Pass: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Head to the Big Easy for a wondrous double-weekend festival bursting with unique musical and cultural thrills

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Quickfire: Linda Ayupuka

We speak to the Ghanaian Afro-gospel singer about the important albums in her life and a most memorable musical encounter

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Hugh Masekela

Known as the 'father of South African jazz,' horn player Hugh Masekela was one of South Africa's finest musicians who used his music to protest against the apartheid regime

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Ballads on the Box

Two new TV shows, The Gallows Pole and The Change, give British and Irish folk music starring roles

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Peter Straughan's My World interview: “When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a musician, to be in bands”

Simon Broughton speaks to the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind Conclave and Wolf Hall about how music infiltrates his creative process

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Songhoy Blues release latest single from upcoming fourth album, Hèritage

Celebrated Malian ethno-rock innovators Songhoy Blues have released a new single, ‘Gara’, ahead of the upcoming release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Hèritage.