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Fireside Stories: how a Harlesden record shop helped create a reggae classic

Cleon Roberts remembers the story of a soulful reggae hit that went head-to-head with Madonna in the charts

The 4 Corners and Centre of Carlos Dafé’s Universe

A pivotal figure in the evolution of Black Brazilian music, the Rio-born soul singer talks through the works that have defined his sound

Music at the 2018 London Film Festival

John Atkinson sums up the musical best-bits of the 2018 London Film Festival, kicking off later this week.

Erol Josué interview: “I wanted to participate in the reconstruction of Haiti’s national heritage. I needed to be there”

The vodou priest, singer, actor and choreographer Erol Josué is on a mission to dispel the myths and misconceptions about Haiti’s musical religion

Flats & Sharps

The bluegrass quintet from Cornwall who have spent five years together perfecting a display of striking harmonies and stunning musicianship

Introducing: wordsofAzia

Chinonso Ihekire speaks to a young Ivorian spreading messages of hope, faith and heritage

Review: WOMAD 2018 - Sunday

Despite the predicted dire weather conditions that thankfully never fully materialised, the final day at WOMAD was blessed with a rainbow and plenty of musical colour

Cycling the Silk Road: Part 1 – A String of Connections

Intrepid cyclist Olly Burton is travelling from the UK to India. This is the first of a series of reports about his Silk Road musical encounters

Chris Ta’aloga Faiumu (1968–2025)

Founder of New Zealand band Fat Freddy’s Drop has passed away

Wintergrass 2025: bluegrass bursting with tradition and innovation in Bellevue

Brother harmonies, red state ’grass, and tala-infused Appalachian balladry were all on offer at Seattle’s bluegrass and roots fest

Burna Boy, Davido and WizKid: The rise and rise of Afrobeats

Amid civil unrest, a slew of young African artists are transforming the perception of their continent, shaking up the mainstream with their infectious Afrobeats insurgency. Russ Slater surveys the scene’s UK roots and global impact

Features

Vanyfox: batida breakdown

Kayleigh Watson hears how producer Vanyfox finds comfort and community in the rhythmic world of batida

Artists

Angélique Kidjo

The Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo is a global superstar – a leading figure in African music as well as being a prominent activist and ambassador for UNICEF. In 2018 Kidjo won the Songlines World Pioneer Award.