New Sounds from the Wilds of Europe
For all the modern world’s negatives, the globalisation of the music industry is helping to get voices heard which would never have reached our ears […]
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The Ukrainians Demonstrate the Power of Peel
It’s difficult to convey the influence John Peel had on the music industry. There is no-one in the world since who has become a voice […]
S H I R A N – Middle Eastern Solutions Through Music
If you think punk bands of the 70s pushed things to the limit or that Kanye baits controversy, then take a moment to consider S […]
Looking for Something a Bit Different at Edinburgh Festival? Meet No-Ce!
Appearing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival is No-Ce, a quite staggering combination of, yes, Édith Piaf and Frank Zappa! Celebrating the art of the […]
From A to Zé – A Beginner’s Guide to Brazilian Music
To imagine the music of Brazil for many is to immediately hear the frantic battering of percussion almost drowned out by even louder carnival colours. […]
Ricardo Bacelar – Brazil’s Modern Jazz Genius
From the heart of Brazil comes a musical experience which is far more than a collection of songs. Sebastiana is Ricardo Bacelar’s third album and […]
Did Guitars Kill the World Music Radio Star?
By the mid-1990’s, there was scarcely a better way to assert, not only your ‘coolness’ but also your ethical and moral credentials,than to have an […]
Is this the Most Divisive Candidate for Christmas Number One Ever?
We could not be more delighted to be the first website in the world to cover a song which is either going to delight or […]
Kalibe Aim to Become the Global Buena Vista Social Club
Kalibé are perfectly positioned to become the latest world music phenomenon. Having just released their second album, we spoke to producer, Matteo Crugnola, about the sounds […]
Ms Mohammed Releases Provocative New EP
We aren’t usually the over-excitable types but this might be one of the most thrilling release of the year. Having enjoyed a so-so career under […]