Sep 17, 2024
The surprising sounds of the Silk Roads
In the 1980s, Uzbekistan was a unique cultural meeting place. During the second world war, the Central Asian country became home for many...

In the 1980s, Uzbekistan was a unique cultural meeting place. During the second world war, the Central Asian country became home for many...
“Raga is emotion. It’s music that can transform you from feeling happiness to feeling despair or vice versa,” says Ali Riaz Baqar. “And...
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Party – Chain of Light The year 1990 was a pivotal one for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Since his appearance at Womad...
“If you ask people from the Arab world about classical music, the first thing that will come to their minds is Mozart, Beethoven and...
On a hot Friday night in July, 120 people are gathered in the dark basement of a central London hotel, laughing raucously. They are...
Milton Nascimento and Esperanza Spalding – Milton + Esperanza B razilian singer Milton Nascimento has one of the most dextrous voices in...
When was the last time you thought about the Roman empire? The question might have become a well-worn joke on social media over the past...
It has been over four decades since saxophonist Courtney Pine first emerged onto the British jazz scene and his motto has remained the...
Bizhiki – Unbound On his remarkable 2022 debut album Niineta, singer Joe Rainey warped the musical traditions of his Native American...
Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O – True Story The South African jazz scene has exploded with fresh talent in recent years, from artists such as...