The October 2022 issue (#181) of Songlines is now on sale. This issue’s cover star is the South African cellist Abel Selaocoe who explores the idea of home on his long-awaited solo debut. Other features include an interview with Korean singer Jaram Lee who re-imagines The Old Man and The Sea as a pansori; Simon Broughton ventures to Colombia’s Pacific Coast to try his hand at the region’s signature instrument, the marimba; an interview with folk musician Jackie Oates who returns with a new album, Gracious Wings; a Beginner’s Guide to Australian musician and composer David Bridie; a My World interview with singer-songwriter and actress Dana Gillespie; plus all the latest news, concert reviews, CD and world cinema reviews.

This month’s Top of the World album (available as a CD and download) includes Marjan Vahdat, Antonis Antoniou and Khiyo, plus an extra five bonus tracks featuring music from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Dawda Jobarteh and David Bridie.

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