Guardian Music — (Hegri)Here's further proof that Karine Polwart (above) is one of the finest singer-songwriters in Britain today. Over the last few years she has expanded her range, and her audience, through her involvement with the excellent (mostly) Scottish folk ... more info

Guardian Music — Twice a week we invite independent bloggers to tell us about what they do. Today, a site looking at the best box sets aroundWho are you and what's your blog called?I'm Paul Sinclair and my blog is called SuperDeluxeEdition.Where are you based?London.... more info

Popdose — This week; The most intelligent rapper ever, Peter Gabriel and the reason I kept buying tissues in college. more info

Guardian Music — Activists hope pop singer, due to sing in Moscow, will publicly express support for trio jailed after performing a 'punk prayer'Campaigners are hoping that pop superstar Madonna will publicly express her support for three imprisoned members of the fe... more info

Guardian Music — Trinity Mirror strong results see shares up 19% but company behind Hop Farm festival issues profit warning and needs more cashDeja-vu was the order of the day as cautious optimism at an announcement from Europe led to disappointment and frustration.F... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Ane Brun and her band will open Peter Gabriel’s upcoming North American tour. The 16-date tour dubbed “Back to Front” will celebrates the 25th anniversary of his classic So which he will perform from start to finish —... more info

Guardian Music — Welcome to our coverage of Womad 2012. Stay tuned for news, views and reviews from the festival site as some of the biggest names in world music take to the stage11.44pm: Good morning, Caspar Llewellyn Smith here, and welcome to what is undoubtedly t... more info

Guardian Music — Womad festival is celebrating 30 years as a champion of global music. Founder Peter Gabriel talks about its troubled beginnings – and bonding with Kofi Annan over congasThis October, Peter Gabriel will disappear for a year. No recording, no touring... more info

Guardian Music — The biggest event in the UK's world music calendar is the Womad festival, founded by Peter Gabriel. This year sees its 30th anniversary, and to celebrate – and to provide a visual preview of this year's event – we've brought together this gallery... more info

Guardian Music — The world music festival reaches its 30th anniversary this year. Come and join the celebrationsThis year marks the 30th anniversary of Womad, the UK's biggest festival celebrating international music, arts and dance. Renowned almost as much for its f... more info