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5138 days ago
Guardian MusicRokia Traore, On tourInteresting times in the world of "world". On the one hand, the genre must mourn the passing of one of its most passionate spokespersons, Charlie Gillett. On the other, one must delight in the constant stream of impressive new mu... more info

Music Weekly: Tunng and Broken Bells

5152 days ago
Guardian MusicWe kick off this week with folktronica stars Tunng. They met Alexis Petridis to discuss touring with Tinariwen and how it feels to be slapped with the "strum'n'bass" tag. In Singles Club, Alex Needham joins Rosie Swash and Alexis to discuss whether M... more info

Fool's Gold Follow Up Whirlwind SXSW Shows With Release of Remix and Video

5161 days ago
AltsoundsAfter the flurry of seven SXSW shows and two amazing performances with Tinariwen in New York City, *Fool’s Gold *are ready to kick it up a notch, announcing an April European tour, followed by select dates on the west coast of the continen... more info

BLK JKS TO PERFORM AT FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP™ KICK-OFF CELEBRATION CONCERT

5169 days ago
AltsoundsControl Room and FIFA have announced the first group of legendary musicians confirmed to perform at the FIFA WORLD CUP KICK–OFF CELEBRATION CONCERT. BLK JKS, Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam, Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, J... more info

Old songs, new styles: the young bands raiding the British folk canon

5174 days ago
Guardian MusicPurists beware – Erland and the Carnival, Ian King and Trembling Bells are among a new wave of bands unafraid to reclaim traditional folk songs for their own musical endsSomewhere between singing folk ballads as an Orkney-dwelling teenager and... more info

Black Eyed Peas and Shakira among artists announced for World Cup gala

5174 days ago
Guardian MusicShow aims to be a celebration of African culture with fringe acts such as BLK JKS and Tinariwen also set to performBlack Eyed Peas, Amadou & Mariam and Shakira are among the performers announced for the opening gala for this year's World Cup. Western... more info

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: New Herbie Hancock CD Featuring Wayne Shorter, Seal, Pink, Dave Matthews, the Chieftains and More Set for Release June 22

5188 days ago
All About JazzHERBIE HANCOCK'S "THE IMAGINE PROJECT" SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 22nd; CD AND DOCUMENTARY RECORDED AROUND THE GLOBE AND WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY TOUR DATES TO COINCIDE WITH HANCOCK'S 70TH BIRTHDAY Hancock joined by Anoushka Shankar, Seal, Pink, Jeff Beck, ... more info

Tinariwen North American Tour

5191 days ago
Pitchfork - Tours03-04 Toronto, Ontario - The Phoenix03-05 Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda03-06 Montreal, Quebec - Palais Montcalm06-13 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo06-17-19 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza06-20 Los Angeles, CA - KCRW Hollywood Bowl06-26 New York, NY - Central Pa... more info

Tamikrest: Adagh | CD review

5195 days ago
Guardian Music(Glitterhouse/Shellshock)The worldwide success of Tinariwen has had two repercussions, which are both reflected in this impressive new album from the Sahara. It has led to a new generation of guitar bands emerging from the nomadic Touareg community, ... more info

Tinariwen & Fool's Gold @ Highline Ballroom, NYC - pics

5197 days ago
Brooklyn Veganby Benjamin Lozovsky Amidst a row of amps of guitar amps standing like a determined frontline and a lonely djembe, there was a rising solo call of "welcome to the desert!" That was Tinariwen's introduction to the world of the... more info

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