Core News — “The Don’s selections cross time, space and genre. Each week, as well as blending his favourite new music with classics from the UK, USA, Jamaica, Africa and way beyond, he highlights a piece of Crucial Vinyl – a cherished album from his own co... more info

Consequence of Sound — Latin Fusion artist shares two new solo tracks plus another from his new project Ti.po.ta. more info

Nialler9 — Already announced this past week? Manu Chao, Sufjan Stevens, Amanda Palmer, Valentia Island, Body & Soul additions… One-off shows Matthew E. White is coming for a show and a chat with Banter on Monday 4th May in Twisted Pepper. The talk begins at ... more info

Nialler9 — For many, the music of Manu Chao is a rite of passage. It was one of the things you discovered in college or travelling around the world. He has produced Amadou & Mariam and a slew of solo albums as well as being one of the most influential Europea... more info

Guardian Music — (Discograph)Born in Rio, but now based in Paris, Flavia Coelho has created one of the most joyful, easygoing fusion sets of the year. As the title implies, her songs are built around a rhythmic clash of Brazilian and Caribbean styles, and it's often ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Founded in 2002, DRUNKSOULS are an indie/reggae French band sonically similar to Manu Chao, Gorillaz, Michael Jackson and Damian Marley. Their music is a patchwork of influences intended to make you dance as well as think. The Daily Consciousness sa... more info

KEXP Seattle — Malian duo Amadou & Mariam (Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia) have an impeccable talent for tapping into the most current and fascinating sounds in music whenever they record a new album. In 2003, they tapped red-hot artist Manu Chao to produce the... more info

Guardian Music — Don't restrict yourself to Latitude and Glasto. Travel to one of these exotic festivals for a truly memorable tripHoly Ship!, CaribbeanTake a huge cruise ship, fill it with young hedonists, pump in dance music and pray no one falls overboard … Holy... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — To quote their bio, "Shanren mine the rich musical traditions of southwestern China and fuse folk melodies with more modern influences like rock, reggae, and ska--think of it as Manu Chao with Chinese characteristics." Not the kind of music... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Arcade Fire / The Walkmen The 10th annual Austin City Limits festival came to a close on Sunday with a headlining set by Arcade Fire (who also taped an edition of Austin City Limits the TV... more info