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April 2026 issue is out now!
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Masa Nazzal’s 'Slovenia Inshallah' turns sound into solidarity
Masa Nazzal returned from the Bosnian-Croatian border with an archive of sounds and stories that became a new way of understanding the world. “Listening [is] like a hand that reaches out”, she reflects
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Together for Palestine's reimagining of a traditional lullaby aims for Christmas No. 1
'Lullaby', a dramatic reimagining of a traditional Palestinian lullaby featuring Nai Barghouti, Peter Gabriel and others, is aiming for the UK's coveted Christmas No. 1 slot
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Mulatu Astatke
The musician and composer Mulatu Astatke is often described at the 'Father of Ethio-jazz,’ is an influential star of Ethiopia's musical golden age
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British & Irish Folk Round-Up (Susy Wall, DUG, Lavinia Blackwall, Àirdan, Rose Io)
Tim Cumming takes a look at an assortment of releases from England, Scotland and Ireland (via California)
A Beginner's Guide
Master Musicians of Jajouka: A Beginner's Guide
Tim Cumming delves into the history and mystical appeal of the Moroccan musicians from Jajouka
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The Rough Guide to World Music: Ethiopia
Explore the land of wax and gold, a country full of fascinating music, in this complete guide by Francis Falceto
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Double Vision
Eurovision is one of a number of events targeted by boycotts and accused of double standards as a result of its decision to allow Israel’s participation
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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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Quickfire: James BKS
Hyping favourite hip-hop releases and musical heroes with the French-Cameroonian producer and son of Manu Dibango
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Kokoroko: riding high on the soulful grooves of Tuff Times Never Last
Andrew Taylor Dawson talks with the Londoners fusing Afrobeat, highlife, jazz and inner-city vibes
Live reviews
Lake of Stars, Nkhotakota, Malawi, September 6-8
The 20th-anniversary edition of Lake of Stars shows how much Malawi's music scene has grown
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Simon Armitage's My World interview: “It felt as if a portal had opened up, not just to music but to sensibilities and attitudes, a way of being in the world”
With his band set to release their debut album on Real World Records, the Poet Laureate talks post-punk aesthetics and practises in verse with Tim Cumming
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Introducing... Balimaya Project
The 16-piece are reclaiming Mande tradition and helping to educate their communities. Jane Cornwell catches up with bandleader Yahael Camara Onono
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Songhoy Blues: “[We] like to make people dance… but our social concerns are the reason for the music”
From their discovery in Bamako by Damon Albarn’s Africa Express in 2013 to the global release of their latest stripped-back album in 2025, Robin Denselow traces Songhoy Blues’ journey through exile, resistance and optimism
