Nialler9 — Here’s an event that first took place in 2003 as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival but will now return 15 years later to the city. La Haine is a classic 1995 French film by Mathieu Kassovitz (one of my favourites for sure) about three immigr... more info

Sweeping The Nation — In retrospect, something appears to be coming together around 1998. Three of the year's biggest music stories - George Michael's arrest, Elton John's knighthood, Geri leaving the Spice Girls - feel like the first stage of coalescing into ... more info

Guardian Music — Alchemy festival, Royal Festival Hall, LondonThe Pakistani band Laal mixed upbeat melodies with political courage as they sang out against the Taliban, joined by an energised Asian Dub Foundation lineupIn 1988, Eddy Grant brought the anti-apartheid c... more info

Guardian Music — Immerse yourself in the sounds of India, enjoy a free celebration of African music, or check out an eclectic bill at one of Europe’s biggest folk festivals• Best pop and rock festivals• Best family-friendly festivals• Best ja... more info

Guardian Music — Asian Dub Foundation among bands who will perform at the Sound Central event next monthThe usual waves of diplomats, soldiers, aid workers and journalists streaming through Kabul's international airport will be joined next month by an unlikely mix of... more info

Cross Rhythms — Charlie Simpson, Asian Dub Foundation, Josh Osho to play Greenbelt 12 more info

Guardian Music — Here are the best small-scale music festivals of the summerAll Tomorrow's PartiesWhen 7-9 DecemberWhere Butlins, Minehead, SomersetWhat Eclectic get-together, curated by the NationalWho Kronos Quartet, the Antlers, Owen Pallett, Boris, Tim Hecker, Me... more info

Guardian Music — Film of gritty Paris suburbs to be shown by Future Cinema with Asian Dub Foundation live score on Broadwater Farm EstateWhen the film La Haine was released in 1995, it sent shock waves through French society with its gritty portrayal of urban youth i... more info

Guardian Music — DJ Mehdi, who has died aged 34 in a fall at his home, was a gifted club DJ and music producer, who rose to international prominence after he signed to the Paris record label Ed Banger. His album Lucky Boy (2006) – the title reflecting his character... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop producer Dj Mehdi has died after reportedly falling from the roof of his home The French star 34 who has worked with artists including Daft Punk Asian Dub Foundation and electrofunk duo Chromeo was partying with pals on top of his property in... more info