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This year the Førdefestival turns its gaze home to Norway where we have the pleasure of presenting a great variety of traditions and cultures through fantastic musicians, all of whom live and act in Norway. Full line-up will be released on fordefestival.no the 25th of March. @fordefestival U n i v e r k e t • I l l u s t r a s j o n : P i o t r P u c y l o
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Editor-in-chief Simon Broughton Publisher & Managing Director Paul Geoghegan Editor Jo Frost Deputy Editor & Reviews Editor Alexandra Petropoulos Art Director Paulina Stopka Advertisement Manager James Anderson-Hanney Online Content Editor James McCarthy Editorial Assistant Spencer Grady News Editor Russ Slater Listings Editor Tatiana Rucinska World Cinema Editor John Atkinson Marketing Manager John Barnett Marketing Assistant Emma Coull Cover Image Guido Schiefer / Alamy Stock Photo Contributing Editors Jane Cornwell, Mark Ellingham & Nigel Williamson Subscriptions Director Sally Boettcher Editorial Director Martin Cullingford CEO Ben Allen Chairman Mark Allen SUBSCRIPTIONS UK: 0800 137 201 Overseas: +44 (0)1722 716997 subscriptions@markallengroup.com ADVERTISING +44 (0)20 7501 6683 WELCOME Time to tango… Along with Carlos Gardel and Aníbal Troilo, there is really no other artist who has become as synonymous with tango as Astor Piazzolla. He was born in Buenos Aires on March 11 1921, so to mark the centenary of his birth writer Chris Moss takes an in-depth look at one of Latin America’s most influential composers of the 20th century. Although now widely acclaimed, Piazzolla’s career wasn’t without controversy as Moss outlines in his fascinating feature (on p20). In order to better appreciate Piazzolla’s music, Moss has handily selected ten Essential Albums (p74) that showcase his music and also some by those who were inspired by him. There really is no better time to revisit the works of this avant-garde musician and composer. As I write this, Boris Johnson is announcing his roadmap to end England’s lockdown, including the reopening of venues (with social distancing measures) to take place from May 17 onwards. It clearly remains an incredibly diffi cult and uncertain time for musicians and venues. There have been several excellent online events recently, such as Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow and Au Fil des Voix festival in Paris (see p60-61). I was particularly moved by many of the musicians during the Celtic Connections concerts who mentioned that this was their first ‘live’ gig since performing at the festival last year. Even though they weren’t performing to a live audience, there was a palpable thrill in seeing musicians interact with each other. I’m very happy to report that we’re still working with Kings Place on this year’s Songlines Encounters Festival and we hope to reveal more details in the next issue. For now, please save the dates (May 20-23), check online (kingsplace.co.uk) and we sincerely hope to finally see some of you in the flesh to enjoy what we’re sure will be a fantastic line-up of acts – and some sorely missed live music! Piazzolla’s career wasn’t without controversy, as Chris Moss outlines in his fascinating feature Visit our website for more details about our carbon offsetting: www.songlines.co.uk/ carbon-offsetting Jo Frost, editor CBP001802 CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE INCLUDE www.markallengroup.com Songlines is published by MA Music Leisure & Travel Ltd St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Rd, London, SE24 0PB, UK +44 (0)20 7738 5454 info@songlines.co.uk www.songlines.co.uk © MA Music Leisure & Travel Ltd, 2021. All rights reserved. No part of Songlines may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of the publishing director. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the editor or Songlines advertisements in the journal do not imply endorsement of the products or services advertised. Please read our privacy policy, by visiting http:// privacypolicy.markallengroup.com. This will explain how we process, use and safeguard your data. ISSN 1464-8113. Printed by: Pensord Press Ltd, Blackwood, NP12 2A Record trade distribution Songlines 020 7738 5454 Newstrade distribution Seymour 020 7429 4000 Chris Moss Chris has been writing for Songlines since 2002. Last year was the first year since 1991 he didn’t travel to Argentina to buy tango records. This issue he examines the legacy of the tango genius Astor Piazzolla (p20). Jim Hickson An ethnomusicologist and journalist, Jim is a long-time contributor to Songlines and a cataloguer with the British Library Sound Archives. This issue he talks to Zimbabwean mbira queen Stella Chiweshe on p28. Wif Stenger Wif grew up in Asia, Scandinavia and the US and now lives on the Finnish coast. He contributes to Jazz Journal, The Guardian and Monocle and this issue speaks to Hildá Länsman about her band Gájanas on p17. Songlines was launched in 1999 and is the definitive magazine for world music – music that has its roots in all parts of the globe, from Mali to Mexico, India to Iraq. Whether this music is defined as traditional, contemporary, folk or fusion, Songlines is the only magazine to truly represent and embrace it. However, Songlines is not just about music, but about how the music fits into the landscape; it’s about politics, history and identi™. Delivered in both print and digital formats, Songlines, through its extensive articles and reviews, is your essential and independent guide to a world of music and culture, whether you are starting on your journey of discovery or are already a seasoned fan. @SonglinesMag facebook.com/songlines instagram.com/songlinesmag www.songlines.co.uk APRIL 2021 › SONGLINES 03

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Editor-in-chief Simon Broughton Publisher & Managing Director Paul Geoghegan Editor Jo Frost Deputy Editor & Reviews Editor Alexandra Petropoulos Art Director Paulina Stopka Advertisement Manager James Anderson-Hanney Online Content Editor James McCarthy Editorial Assistant Spencer Grady News Editor Russ Slater Listings Editor Tatiana Rucinska World Cinema Editor John Atkinson Marketing Manager John Barnett Marketing Assistant Emma Coull Cover Image Guido Schiefer / Alamy Stock Photo Contributing Editors Jane Cornwell, Mark Ellingham & Nigel Williamson Subscriptions Director Sally Boettcher Editorial Director Martin Cullingford CEO Ben Allen Chairman Mark Allen SUBSCRIPTIONS UK: 0800 137 201 Overseas: +44 (0)1722 716997 subscriptions@markallengroup.com ADVERTISING +44 (0)20 7501 6683

WELCOME

Time to tango…

Along with Carlos Gardel and Aníbal Troilo, there is really no other artist who has become as synonymous with tango as Astor Piazzolla. He was born in Buenos Aires on March 11 1921, so to mark the centenary of his birth writer Chris Moss takes an in-depth look at one of Latin America’s most influential composers of the 20th century. Although now widely acclaimed, Piazzolla’s career wasn’t without controversy as Moss outlines in his fascinating feature (on p20).

In order to better appreciate Piazzolla’s music, Moss has handily selected ten Essential Albums (p74) that showcase his music and also some by those who were inspired by him. There really is no better time to revisit the works of this avant-garde musician and composer.

As I write this, Boris Johnson is announcing his roadmap to end England’s lockdown, including the reopening of venues (with social distancing measures) to take place from May 17 onwards.

It clearly remains an incredibly diffi cult and uncertain time for musicians and venues. There have been several excellent online events recently, such as Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow and Au Fil des Voix festival in Paris (see p60-61). I was particularly moved by many of the musicians during the Celtic Connections concerts who mentioned that this was their first ‘live’ gig since performing at the festival last year. Even though they weren’t performing to a live audience, there was a palpable thrill in seeing musicians interact with each other.

I’m very happy to report that we’re still working with Kings Place on this year’s Songlines Encounters Festival and we hope to reveal more details in the next issue. For now, please save the dates (May 20-23), check online (kingsplace.co.uk) and we sincerely hope to finally see some of you in the flesh to enjoy what we’re sure will be a fantastic line-up of acts – and some sorely missed live music!

Piazzolla’s career wasn’t without controversy, as Chris Moss outlines in his fascinating feature

Visit our website for more details about our carbon offsetting:

www.songlines.co.uk/

carbon-offsetting

Jo Frost, editor

CBP001802

CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE INCLUDE

www.markallengroup.com

Songlines is published by MA Music Leisure & Travel Ltd St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Rd, London, SE24 0PB, UK +44 (0)20 7738 5454 info@songlines.co.uk www.songlines.co.uk © MA Music Leisure & Travel Ltd, 2021. All rights reserved. No part of Songlines may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of the publishing director. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the editor or Songlines advertisements in the journal do not imply endorsement of the products or services advertised. Please read our privacy policy, by visiting http:// privacypolicy.markallengroup.com. This will explain how we process, use and safeguard your data. ISSN 1464-8113. Printed by: Pensord Press Ltd, Blackwood, NP12 2A Record trade distribution Songlines 020 7738 5454 Newstrade distribution Seymour 020 7429 4000

Chris Moss Chris has been writing for Songlines since 2002. Last year was the first year since 1991 he didn’t travel to Argentina to buy tango records. This issue he examines the legacy of the tango genius Astor Piazzolla (p20).

Jim Hickson An ethnomusicologist and journalist, Jim is a long-time contributor to Songlines and a cataloguer with the British Library Sound Archives. This issue he talks to Zimbabwean mbira queen Stella Chiweshe on p28.

Wif Stenger Wif grew up in Asia, Scandinavia and the US and now lives on the Finnish coast. He contributes to Jazz Journal, The Guardian and Monocle and this issue speaks to Hildá Länsman about her band Gájanas on p17.

Songlines was launched in 1999 and is the definitive magazine for world music – music that has its roots in all parts of the globe, from Mali to Mexico, India to Iraq. Whether this music is defined as traditional, contemporary, folk or fusion, Songlines is the only magazine to truly represent and embrace it. However, Songlines is not just about music, but about how the music fits into the landscape; it’s about politics, history and identi™. Delivered in both print and digital formats, Songlines, through its extensive articles and reviews, is your essential and independent guide to a world of music and culture, whether you are starting on your journey of discovery or are already a seasoned fan.

@SonglinesMag facebook.com/songlines instagram.com/songlinesmag www.songlines.co.uk

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