Launched in 1999, Songlines is the leading magazine covering traditional, contemporary, folk and fusion music from around the world. Each edition is packed with the latest album reviews, artist interviews, festival profiles and travel adventures from every corner of the globe. Music is about culture, politics, history and the environment and Songlines is your essential guide to it all.

Latest Issue

The January/February 2021 issue (#164) of Songlines is now on sale. This issue’s cover star is Liraz, the Iranian-Israeli singer who talks about recording her latest album in secret. We reveal our ten best albums of the year, plus the World Pioneer and Newcomer winners just announced at this year’s online Songlines Music Awards ceremony. Other features include an interview with the Hungarian Gypsy singer Mónika Latakos; an overview of Dub London, the Museum of London’s current exhibition; a Beginner’s Guide to the French troubadours Lo’Jo, plus all the latest news, online streamed concert reviews, CD, book and world cinema reviews. As well as streaming excerpts from the Top of the World album, digital edition subscribers can download all 15 tracks which this issue includes Mariza, Sväng, Kiko Dinucci and Star Feminine Band, plus an exclusive playlist by comedian and writer Stewart Lee, featuring music by Shirley Collins, Ali Farka Touré with Ry Cooder and others.