Check out our exclusive artist interviews, previews and reviews of events and other features about the African music scene in the UK and beyond.
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London African Music Festival 2007
Don't miss the fifth London African Music Festival (18 - 30 May 2007).
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Akli D
Ilka Schlockermann talks to Berber musician Akli D from Algeria who was one of the artists on the African Soul Rebels tour in February 2007.
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Rachid Taha
Ilka Schlockermann is thrilled by Rachid Taha's superlative performance at the Barbican.
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Ba Cissoko
Ilka Schlockermann talks to kora player and singer songwriter Ba Cissoko from Guinea who was one of the artists on the African Soul Rebels tour in February 2007.
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Close Up: The Musical Legacy of Slavery
Rita Ray explores the musical legacy of slavery in a 3-part BBC World Service series.
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African music DVDs and box sets
Ilka Schlockermann gives the lowdown on some recent African music DVDs and box sets.
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Rachid Taha & Vieux Farka Touré live in London
French-Algerian Rai Rocker and Ali Farka's son at the Barbican on 6 April 2007.
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Magic System live in London
Ivory Coast stars of 'Premier Gaou' fame to play first ever full live show this Easter Sunday at London's Coronet.
