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Morena Leraba sings of “Finding strength and courage... death and living with the memory of loved ones”

The Lesotho-born singer and rapper talks to Diane Coetzer about the tales of migration and shepherding that inspire him

The Pipa: a guide to the Chinese lute

A masterful instrument played by masterful players – Michael Church talks to internationally acclaimed artist Wu Man and looks at the historical importance of the Chinese lute

Question Time

Progress is being made as the National Folklore Survey for England’s questions take shape

Obituary: Simon Emmerson (1956-2023)

The Afro Celt Sound System founder, initiator of The Imagined Village, record producer, composer, guitarist and birdsong enthusiast has passed away

Damahi are representing Iran’s independent music scene

“We take a free-spirited approach”, explain the band popularising the music of southern Iran

Sir David Attenborough in the December issue of Songlines Magazine

The nation's favourite natural scientist discusses his recently-rediscovered musical field recordings from 1954-63 in the latest issue of Songlines Magazine

Inside Sibín Beag, Shambala’s wild new Irish trad rave venue

Erin Cobby reports from an Ireland-infused boozer at Shambala

Spotlight on Merlyn Driver: “The main thing I want from my music is for people to feel calm”

Olivia Cheves hears how the Orkney-born artist takes a backseat on his new album, giving prominence to nature’s voices

Ritual Healing | an interview with Ayom

Ahead of their appearance at this year's Songlines Music Awards ceremony, revisit an interview with the Barcelona-based Ayom, whose push for greater global understanding via ritualistic Afro-Lusophone engagements bagged them 2021's Best Group category