Guardian Music — Intimidating forms, biometrics, illegal immigration paranoia – Robin Denselow on why new visa rules might take Britain off the world music touring circuitIt was supposed to be a quick trip to relaunch the career of one of the most successful hip-h... more info

Pitchfork — This year's Bonnaroo is only a few weeks away-- June 10-13 in Manchester, Tennessee, to be exact. Like usual, there are many bands playing but only so much time to see them: Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, the xx, the National, the Flaming Lips (doi... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonNext month, the Benin-born Angélique Kidjo will share a bill with Black Eyed Peas, Tinariwen and others at the World Cup's opening concert in South Africa. This London performance showcased her passionate performing style, razor-shar... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tinariwen @ Highline Ballroom (more by Benjamin Lozovsky) Lady Gaga is playing Madison Square Garden on July 6th, 7th, and 9th, and now February 21st too. Tickets for the 2011 one go on Citi presale at 10am (you can try... more info

NME — New names set for Herefordshire event more info

Guardian Music — Radiohead frontman will join Massive Attack and MIA at the Herefordshire festival this summerThom Yorke has been announced as one of the main acts for this year's Big Chill festival. The Radiohead frontman will be performing as a solo artist for his ... more info

Pitchfork — With rents and crowding and subway service interruptions, living in New York City can be a massive pain in the ass. But one of the great reasons to live in the city is the wealth of outdoor concerts that come to town every year-- and a lot of them ar... more info

Guardian Music — Touareg blues-rockers Tinariwen, much beloved of TV On The Radio and Robert Plant, have announced a couple of UK dates (28 Jul, Birmingham Town Hall, thsh.co.uk; 7 Aug, HMV Forum, NW5, seetickets.co.uk). They also play the Big Chill festival (Eastnor... more info

BBC 6 Music — Tinariwen collaborate with TV On The Radio in Abu Dhabi more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr Moodswings said... Blues: CALVIN RUSSELL "DAWG EAT DAWG" World Music: TINARIWEN "AMASSAKOUL" Indie: BECK "SEA CHANGE" Indie Rock: SHADES APART "EYEWITNESS" Soul/Jazz: GIL SCOTT-HERON "FREE WILL" http://newmoodswings.blogspot.com G O D said... CAU... more info