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Spëcht interview: Evolving Beats
Spëcht, formally known as Hands in Motion, tells Justin Turford about their rebranding and bringing together music from all four corners of the globe
Spëcht, formally known as Hands in Motion, tells Justin Turford about their rebranding and bringing together music from all four corners of the globe
Critically-acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jowee BasH! Omicil brings his ceremonial homage to Haiti’s successful 18th-century slave uprising to London’s legendary jazz venue
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Watchhouse, Justin Golden, Deerlady, Alexis Chartrand and Cyrille Aimée
A key artist in the development of Algerian chaabi and rai music, Maurice El Médioni, the boogie-woogie maestro, has passed away
A Middle East focus with Emel Mathlouthi, Mohammad Syfkhan and an in-depth report on emerging music scenes in the region. Plus, Sahra Halgan, Sabri Brothers, Dele Sosimi, Lonnie Holley and the Songlines Music Awards 2024
Our Top of the World – the best new albums reviewed in the May 2024 issue of Songlines
Alarmed by the far-right surge, Cara de Espelho have gathered members of some of Portugal’s best-loved bands to create something new, and urgently needed. Gonçalo Frota meets the group and attends one of their first shows
EMEL – the voice of Tunisia’s Arab Spring and her 100% woman-powered album
Sahra Halgan – the spirit of Somaliland returns with a new album
Middle Eastern Frequencies – in-depth report on music scenes in the Middle East and North Africa
Sabri Brothers – a look back at the qawwali family’s pioneering career
Ian Brennan – tales from the iconic producer who has travelled the world to record ‘hidden’ artists
Dele Sosimi – stories of working with Fela and Femi Kuti from the Afrobeat legend
Mexican Institute of Sound – celebrating 20 years of putting Mexico on the map
Songlines Music Awards 2024 – we reveal the winners…
+ 15-track Top of the World album (CD & download)
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