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Obituary: Lee 'Scratch' Perry (1936-2021)

The Jamaican record producer and singer famed for his innovative studio alchemy is remembered

Jambinai: definitely not K-Pop

David Hutcheon speaks to Jambinai, the South Korean band bravely exploring a middle ground between traditional music and heavy metal

Artists in isolation: enjoy performances by musicians from around the world, via YouTube and Facebook

Musicians around the world have taken to social media to perform their music – and it is wonderfully life-affirming

A Song for Freedom: Lemez and Maksym’s Tribute to Ukrainian POWs

A new campaign, The Stronger We Become, are releasing their first track to raise awareness of the situation for Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees

Sam Lee, Round Chapel, London, June 13 2024

Singer and conservationist Sam Lee blends environmental activism with enchanting folk music in live show for 'songdreaming' tour

Latina Power

Erin Cobby watches four of London’s finest Latina singers come together for a show that’s all about celebration, solidarity and creating a Latin-London scene free of ego

Notting Hill Carnival: a celebration of Europe's largest street festival

Local resident Christopher Conder explores the past and present of the largest street festival in Europe, Notting Hill Carnival

Bellowhead on the Road

Jon Boden and Sam Sweeney of the venerable folk ensemble speak about their forthcoming November tour

Wilderness Festival 2018

Wilderness Festival provided a surprising array of arts and music to please even the most discerning of world music lovers.

Erland Cooper speaks about the inspirations fuelling his great Orkney trilogy

The Orcadian musician talks about his triptych of albums inspired by the sounds, landscape and people of his birthplace

Tallinn Music Week, Estonia, May 11-13

Global-folkloric musics abound at this Estonian multi-genre splurge of showcases

Peter Gabriel Discusses ‘Biko’, His Anti-Apartheid Anthem

In 1980 Peter Gabriel released ‘Biko’, raising awareness of South Africa’s apartheid regime. It’s since become a human rights anthem across the world. Gabriel tells the story of its genesis and legacy

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Duo Ruut: “Whatever is going on around you will influence the art you make”

How does an ancient plucked stringed instrument speak to contemporary Estonian identity? Jane Cornwell tracks down Duo Ruut, the Estonian band reimagining the boundaries of their homeland’s musical tradition