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The Almighty Groove offers Colombian rhythms and African roots on debut EP Frère d’Afrique

The Almighty Groove is the new production imprint of long-time musical adventurer, John Hollis.

Bab L’ Bluz KEXP Session

During their North American tour in July 2024, Bab L' Bluz visited the studios of KEXP in Seattle to...

The Breath announce Keep it Safe EP

The Breath, Ríoghnach Connolly (voice, shruti and flute) and Stuart McCallum (guitar, effects), ann...

GRIT wins Modern Scottish Classic Award

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) has today announced Martyn Bennett’s final studio album ‘Grit’ as the winner of 2024’s Modern Scottish Classic Award.

Rokia Koné shares new remix of ‘Shezita’ and announces UK tour

Rokia will perform 5 dates this October in the UK with Salif Koné and Yahael Camara Onono.

The Blind Boys of Alabama to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Americana Music Association

The cermony takes place on 18 September at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Discovered in the label's archives, the album captures the singer at the height of his vocal powers.

Mari Kalkun releases animation film for ‘Mother Earth’ in collaboration with Brian Eno’s EarthPercent charity

The song, 'Maaimä', is about the controversial relationship between humans and nature.

The Zawose Queens announce tour and share ‘Mapendo’ from forthcoming album Maisha

Pendo & Leah Zawose will perform at festivals including Glastonbury Festival and WOMAD.

Bab L’ Bluz release new album ‘Swaken’

Swaken features 11 tracks that spark and pulse with kinetic, pedal-to-the-metal energy.

The Zawose Queens from Tanzanian musical dynasty announce debut album Maisha

The Zawose Queens, Pendo and Leah, are the daughter and grand-daughter of the late Dr. Hukwe Zawose.