World music's great visa fear

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-hop bands in Africa. Daara J, from Senegal, have headlined at Womad, won a BBC World Music award and performed alongside Wyclef Jean. Now a duo, renamed Daara J Family, and with a new album to promote, they were scheduled to play at the Jazz Cafe in ...

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