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Our
exclusive 15-track covermount CD features ten tracks from the best new
albums, including Anoushka Shankar, Hindi Zahra and Shooglenifty, plus
there is a guest playlist selected by former Public Image Ltd bassist,
Jah Wobble.
Features
include our A-Z of world music, taking you from Africa Express to
Zimbabwe; interviews with Colombia's cantadora Tot? la Momposina
and Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi; producer and writer Joe Boyd
heads out on Balkan adventure; and author Natasha Solomons dives into the
world of folk song collecting. There's also a Beginner's Guide to
influential American folk singer Peggy Seeger, plus the latest CD, live
and world cinema reviews.
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The Songlines Team
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My World
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JAh Wobble's Playlist
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Former Public Image Ltd
bassist Jah Wobble is predictably outspoken when he talks about his
frustrations with the world music scene. Read more
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Beginner's
Guide to...
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Tot? La Momposina
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The release of Tambolero on
Real World has reaffirmed Tot? la Momposina's status as the godmother
of Afro-Colombian rhythm. Read more
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Beginner's
Guide to...
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Hossam Ramzy
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The Egyptian percussionist
has worked with some of the biggest music stars around the world, from
Robert Plant & Jimmy Page, to Khaled. Read more
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Feature
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Bossa Nova
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Is it just musak, or
something much more? This is our ultimate guide to the musical style
that challenged Brazilian samba in the 60s. Read more
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UK Gig Guide
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Folk by the Oak
(London, July 19)
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more
info
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The Unthanks, Bellowhead and
Keston Cobblers Club head to Hatfield House for a day of music in the
sun.
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Raghu Dixit
(Norwich, July 20)
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more info
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The former Songlines
Music Awards winner brings his infectious music to Norfolk.
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Prom 8
(Royal Albert Hall, July 22)
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more info
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BBC Asian Network welcome a
selection of leading Asian musicians to the capital.
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Tashi Lhunpo Monks
(Salisbury, July 22)
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more info
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Buddhist liturgical chanting
from the Tibetan monks.
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Ben Miller Band
(Limerick, July 29)
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more
info
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The maverick bluegrass trio
head to Ireland, expect it to be loud, raucous and sweaty!
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