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The
brand new issue is now on sale in the UK and on its way to overseas
subscribers. Click here to find out what we've packed into
the October (#111) edition.
This issue's cover star is kora maestro Seckou Keita, as we talk
to him about his journey so far. Other features include interviews with
Martin Simpson & Dom Flemons, Dutch group Arifa, khayal singer
Kaushiki Chakrabarty, and Phil Manzanera. We also provide our
beginner's guide to Faiz Ali Faiz.
This edition comes with two free CDs and is packed full of the latest
album and world cinema reviews.
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Simon
Broughton, editor-in-chief
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Feature
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Phil manzanera's playlist
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The Roxy Music guitarist
and record producer Phil Manzanera has always been passionate about
joining the musical dots. Read more
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Feature
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Cesaria Evora (1941-2011)
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Alex Robinson meets the
barefoot diva who has delighted audiences around the world with her
mournful Cape Verdean songs. Read
more
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Follow Songlines
on Spotify
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The latest issue's playlist
is now available. Like what you hear? Then support the artists and buy
their music! Click here to follow
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UK Gig Guide
Click here for our full guide
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Towersey Festival
(Oxfordshire, August 28-31)
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Having celebrated their 50th
anniversary in 2014, Towersey returns with Bellowhead, Show of Hands
and Stornoway on the bill.
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Atif Aslam
(London, August 30)
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more info
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The popular Pakistani singer
headlines the Bollywood Showdown event at the O2.
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The Deslondes
(London, August 31)
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Hangdog harmonies and
shuffling guitar lines from this upcoming Louisiana group.
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Martin Carthy & Dave
Swarbrick
(Cardiff, September 1)
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more info
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Two legends of English folk
begin their tour in the Welsh capital.
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Peatbog Fairies
(Aberdeen, September 3)
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more info
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Don't miss one of the
leading Celtic fusion bands.
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Bluegrass Music Festival
(Ulster, September 4-6)
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more info
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Get down to the 24th edition
of the festival to enjoy three days of music from some of the biggest
names in bluegrass.
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Kiran Ahluwalia
(Swindon, Septembr 5)
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The Indian-Canadian ghazal
singer returns to the UK.
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Africa Utopia
(London, September 10-13)
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more info
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Africa Utopia returns to the
Southbank for a third year, with performers including Tony Allen and
Orchestra Baobab.
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Black Flower
(Oxford, September 11)
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Ethio-jazz grooves straight
from the heart of deepest Ghent.
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Richard Dawson + Asiq
Nargile
(Liverpool, September 16)
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A very special union of two
bold and visionary performers from very different walks of song.
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2015. Published by MA Business & Leisure Limited,
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