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Angélique Kidjo and Davido release collaborative single Joy
Grammy-winning singer and activist Angélique Kidjo and Afrobeats star Davido release their new single 'Joy'
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Leyla McCalla: The Liberty Sessions
Haitian-American singer and multi-instrumentalist launches new freedom-themed singles series with potent polyphonic protest-song cover
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Broadside Hacks Folk Club Celebrate Legendary Les Cousins Venue
London-based collective curate their latest tribute to the iconic Soho folk and blues club with a stellar line-up of legends and rising stars
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Question Time
Progress is being made as the National Folklore Survey for England’s questions take shape
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Altogether now: Diawara's audio 'Ambè' nectar
Fatoumata Diawara has called upon an A-list of female African musicians to collaborate on her new track, ‘Ambè’, a timely plea for harmony and togetherness
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Cambridge Folk Festival 2024: First Names Revealed
Robert Plant’s Saving Grace and an exclusive Transatlantic Sessions showcase among the early highlights for this summer’s iteration of the celebrated music summit, which marks its 60th anniversary this year
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WOMADelaide, Adelaide, March 8-11
EMEL, DakhaBrakha and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 bring music and protest to the stage at WOMADelaide.
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Mokoomba, The Jazz Café, London, July 25
The Zimbabwean sextet dazzle with their infectious high-energy blend of rock, funk and Afrobeat
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WOMADelaide, Australia, March 7–10 2025
Jane Cornwell picks out six sweet sets from WOMADelaide in Australia, featuring Trio da Kali, Duo Ruut, Yemi Alade and more
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Introducing La Perla: “We sing about the raw violence that we’ve lived in this country”
Meet the Colombian trio who are using the rhythms and vernacular of their traditional culture to transmit a message of defiance
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Introducing... Lakha Khan
It’s rare to see 70-year-olds in our Introducing series, says Simon Broughton, but it is time to take a fresh look at the veteran master
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Paradise Under The Stars brings Cuban cabaret to life in West Kensington
1950s Havana comes alive as a new immersive cabaret and music experience comes to the capital
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Spotlight: Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto
The Senegalese kora player and French accordionist talk about their instant rapport and ensuing friendship which led to a striking album collaboration
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Roots Round-Up (Willie Nelson, Ruthie Foster, Joel Wood and more)
Essential Roots releases from the US and Canada, featuring Ruthie Foster, Noeline Hoffman, Willie Nelson, George Jackson & Brad Kolodner and Joel Wood
