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Beautiful setting for WOMAD Festival

27.07.09
The WOMAD Festival provides the perfect opportunity to see some star names and encounter something new.... more

Forget mud and wellies, London is festival heaven

22.06.09
Glastonbury kicks off this week and once again has managed to grab the festival headlines. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the mud, the wellies or pitching a tent up, but the fact is I don't need to leave London to attend a fantastic festival this summer... more

This year of madness: Former DJ Andy Kershaw reveals his pain at the bitter struggle to see his children

04.09.08
Andy Kershaw was one of Britain's favourite DJs - until he was jailed and was banned from seeing his children. Now on the run from police, he breaks his silence. ... more

Off the record

29.08.08
Portico Quartet are the surprise on this year's album of the year shortlist, and their vibrant sound could make them the winners in 10 days' time.... more

Mixed traditions at World Music Awards

31.07.08
The World Music Awards was the most whole-hearted of the Proms' forays beyond the Western classical tradition; offering music from three continents.... more

Womad on the sunny side of the beat

28.07.08
Last year Womad festival's new location in Wiltshire was a sodden mudpit. This year, it bathed in a sunny sense of disbelief.... more

Summer Festivals Calendar

24.06.08
Whether you're after stadium-sized rock, all-night DJs or arty boutique bashes, use our handy calendar to plan your summer good times. ... more

CDs of the week

13.06.08
Cathy Davey's sweet exterior conceals a sinister side, Solomon Burke teams up with famous friends and Cassandra Wilson does a standards album.... more

CDs of the week

14.12.07
A bumper collection from Simon and Garfunkel and some prog rock from Pink Floyd are among the CDs of the week.... more

Global rockers make magic in the mud

30.07.07
Creator Peter Gabriel performed a dazzling set of his biggest hits at the 25th anniversary of the Womad Festival.... more

Your ultimate guide to summer festivals

04.04.07
Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just.... more

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