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Ichiko Aoba: Luminescent Creatures review – nurturing music for bleak times
(Hermine)The cult Japanese singer-songwriter’s new album, inspired by the Ryukyu islands, is like a powerfully…
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‘Fans say my concerts are safe spaces where they can forgive’: the cult of Ichiko Aoba
She sells out large venues, is feted by legends – and adored for her euphoric songs. The remarkable Japanese m…
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Oki: Tonkori in the Moonlight review – joyous celebration of a dying art form
(Mais Um)The Ainu maestro curates a collection that gives his people’s endangered ancient sound a modern lease…
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Gurrumul, Omar Souleyman, 9Bach and DakhaBrakha: the best global artists the Grammys forgot
From the Godfathers of Arabic rap to the father of Ethio-jazz, Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan guides a to…