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‘Panter’ by Montparnasse Musique released on new imprint, Real World X

'Panter' combines the acoustic grit of traditional Africa with the pulse of modern Johannesburg.

Announcing M’berra: the forthcoming album by Khalab & M’berra Ensemble

M'berra is out on Real World Records on 23 April 2021.

WOMAD at Home presents two new online performances mixed in 360° immersive audio

These sessions follow a successful 8-part series which was broadcast in Autumn 2020.

Peter Gabriel re-records ‘Biko’ for online event Playing for Change

The new version of the 1980 classic features 25 musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma and Angélique Kidjo.

Loney dear announces new album ‘A Lantern and a Bell’, shares ‘Trifles’

'A Lantern and a Bell' is the follow-up to the Swedish singer-songwriter's 2017 self-titled album.

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.

Daby Touré releases ‘Bilady’, announces expanded edition his album Stereo Spirit

The new version of Stereo Spirit will include three previously unreleased tracks.

Bab L’ Bluz’s Yousra Mansour guests on BBC Music Life podcast

Yousra discusses her creative processes with Derya Yildirim, Hasan Nakhleh, Merve Erdem.

Bokanté feature as part of GroundUP Music’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

A three-act 18 person episode convened (virtually) by Snarky Puppy's Michael League.

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.

Bab L’ Bluz & Les Amazones d’Afrique announce socially distanced shows

This will be the bands' first run of tour dates since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic.