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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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CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE INCLUDE

THE MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA • NOW AVAILABLE FROM ALL GOOD NEWSAGENTS

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

Aliaksandr Yasinski • Simon Broughton speaks with the Belarusian accordionist seeking to revolutionise the instrument’s image with his debut album

Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell • Tim Cumming catches up with the young guitar-and-fiddle duo who mix folk and classical backgrounds to tinker with tradition

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SPOTLIGHT Zülfü Livaneli • One of Turkey’s most influential cultural figures speaks to Francesco Martinelli about his fight for peace through music

SIMON SAYS… • Simon Broughton heads to Taiwan for the 20th edition of the Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival and a celebration of folk talent

FEEDBACK • Letters, shout-outs, comments, tweets, emails and everything in between

RAY SPENDLEY, RAINHAM, KENT

SONGLiNES MUSIC AWARDS 2022 • The Songlines Music Awards made a triumphant return to an in-person show on November 2, where we announced the winners of the World Pioneer and Newcomer awards.

SPIRIT TALKER • The vodou priest, singer, actor and choreographer Erol Josué is on a mission to dispel the myths and misconceptions about Haiti’s musical religion.

TRUE NORTH • When not herding reindeer, Finnish mother-daughter duo Solju are bringing the Sámi tradition of joiking to wider audiences.

Songmen of Arnhem Land • The next generation of Aboriginal songmen are maintaining the ancient custodial traditions in Australia, while opening the music up to new collaborative opportunities. Seth Jordan follows their stories to Arnhem Land in Australia’s Northern Territory

WHISPERS FROM THE VALLEYS • The Welsh trio VRï are injecting new life into traditional songs, mining the country’s past for the stories of everyday people.

The Year of the Karaim • Simon Broughton travels to the old Lithuanian capital of Trakai, located on the beautiful Lake Galvė, where a special gathering of Karaim celebrate their precious culture and music

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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

Asia REVIEWS

Middle East REVIEWS

Fusion REVIEWS

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