Songlines

Songlines is the definitive magazine for world music – music that has its roots in all parts of the globe, from Mali to Mexico, India to Iraq. Whether this music is defined as traditional, contemporary, folk or fusion, Songlines is the only publication to truly represent and embrace it. However, Songlines is not just about music, but about how the music fits into the landscape; it’s about politics, history and identity, and the artists who incite change through their music. Through its extensive articles and reviews, Songlines is your essential guide to an extraordinary world of music and culture, whether you are starting on your journey of discovery or are already a seasoned fan.

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TOP OF THE WORLD • On your free CD – the editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in this issue

WHAT’S NEW • Views, news and events from around the world

FOLK FOCUS • What’s happening in the folk world

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Avalanche Kaito • Lucy Hallam finds herself imperilled by audio overload in the company of intoxicating noise punk Benjamin Chaval and griot Kaito Winse

Los Hermanos Ballumbrosio • Russ Slater uncovers the rich heritage of Peru’s Ballumbrosio family, who are keeping their town’s traditions alive

SPOTLIGHT Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto • Pierre Cuny speaks with the Senegalese kora player and French accordionist about their instant rapport, which resulted in a special collaboration

SIMON SAYS… • Simon Broughton looks back on WOMAD’s glorious return to Charlton Park for a weekend of wisdom and celebration

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Ancestral Memories • Abel Selaocoe has made a name for himself as an innovator who straddles the worlds of Western classical and South African heritage. Jo Frost catches up with the cellist to talk about his debut solo album

THE MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA

JUNGLE MUSIC • The marimba music of Colombia’s Pacific coast is enjoying a something of a revival. Simon Broughton grabs a couple of mallets and takes a swing at a workshop

A Kora BOREALIS • Karolina Jeppson speaks to Dawda Jobarteh who has been busy this year releasing two albums that expand the kora’s horizons in very different ways

GONE ISHING • Korean singer Jaram Lee dives deep into the story of The Old Man and the Sea for a unique pansori retelling. Christopher Conder reports

Bearer of GRACIOUS TALES • Folk singer and fiddle player Jackie Oates explores the confessional nature of folk song on her new album, Gracious Wings. Sophie Parkes reports

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Reviews • We review full-length world music, roots and folk albums (not singles or EPs), available on CD, digital or vinyl. Please note we only accept digital submissions. Email details of albums to reviews@songlines.co.uk for consideration

Africa REVIEWS

Americas REVIEWS

Europe REVIEWS

Middle East REVIEWS

Pacific REVIEWS

Asia REVIEWS

Fusion REVIEWS

Classical & Jazz REVIEWS • In this feature, the editors of our sister music magazines, Gramophone and Jazzwise, recommend some of their favourite new recordings

Live REVIEWS

World Cinema

Dana Gillespie • Garth Cartwright speaks to the singer-songwriter and actress about her experiences playing London folk clubs and performing Indian devotional music

David Bridie • Jane Cornwell gives us the lowdown on the Australian singer-songwriter who has been helping...