Bokanté’s Malika Tirolien announces new solo album and shares video for ‘RISE’
Originally from Guadeloupe, now based in Montreal, Malika is the vocalist in Bokanté.
Fri, 16 October 20
16 August: A day to remember music royalty
Four of the most important artists in the history of music happen to share the same anniversary date: 16th August. Here, we've chosen a track by each of them to listen to on a great day to remember music royalty.
Aretha Franklin
‘The Queen of Soul’
(25 March 1942 – 16 August 2018, aged 76)
Elvis Presley
‘The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’
(8 January 1935 – 16 August 1977, aged 42)
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
‘The Emperor of Qawwali’
(13 October 1948 – 16 August 1997, aged 48)
Robert Johnson
‘King of the Delta Blues Singers’
(8 May 1911 – 16 August 1938, aged 27)
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Emerging dance artist Richie Blacker samples Sheila Chandra in new single ‘Beautifully Weird’
The track premiered last week on The Danny Howard Show on BBC Radio 1.
Fri, 11 December 20
Track of the Day: ‘Mustt Mustt’ by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Taking an in-depth look at the Qawwali singer's most loved song.
Wed, 11 November 20
Late Night Laments: Track by Track
Tim Bowness talks us through the songs on his new album, Late Night Laments.
Tue, 15 September 20