Classic cumbia songs have been the inspiration for worldwide urban and dance hits.
Wed, 05 September 18
Rupert Hine and Stephen W Tayler look back on the 1991 session which yielded Remmy Ongala's 'Mambo'.
Fri, 24 August 18
A closer look at the phenomenon that is The Gloaming's annual sold-out residency at the NCH, Dublin.
Wed, 22 August 18
Remmy Ongala was Tanzania's most famous musician and originator of the bongo beat.
Tue, 07 August 18
The New Order producer faced the mammoth task of sifting through years of recording sessions.
Thu, 02 August 18
On its 10th anniversary, we look back on the global music collaboration project which came from 18 y...
Fri, 27 July 18
From gong baths to a social network of hammocks— what you should try at WOMAD this year.
Tue, 17 July 18
Music journalist Johnny Black chronicles the famous Real World Recording Week 1991.
Mon, 02 July 18
One of the most popular songs in our catalogue, this song has been sampled by US rapper Kanye West.
Thu, 28 June 18
How the Colombian musical icon’s career blossomed in the 70s and 80s in France
Fri, 22 June 18