World Music

From John Coltrane’s centenary to the O2 Arena with Black Coffee, Nduduzo Makhathini’s recent world tour was a masterclass in the cyclical, intergenerational nature of black music

The Beninese legend discusses the inspiration behind her latest album HOPE!!, honouring her mother while continuing a decades-long journey of musical exploration and connection

Long before ”world music” became a record-store bin label, Charlie Mariano was living world music lives without the need of the name.

Long before "world music" became a record-store bin label, Charlie Mariano was living world music lives without the need of the name.

Senegalese star Baaba Maal was one of the original icons of the 1980s world music boom and he’s still finding new ways to cross over.

Jamaica is the cradle of reggae and its offshoot, dancehall. Yet outsiders appropriate it.

Veteran world-music star Papa Wendo, considered the father of the Congolese rumba, has died aged 82, an NGO announced.

Percy Zvomuya talks to Putumayo head Dan Storper about the complex task of compiling world music.

SA flautist Wouter Kellerman’s <i>Colour</i> reflects the journey of a classically trained musician towards world music and jazz-informed improv.