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Lankum live in Manchester: Dark yet optimistic trad-folk
Lankum's dissonant, trad-folk aesthetics capture the collective mood, but leaves us feeling both optimistic and introspective
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Live review: Ibibio Sound Machine light up Band on the Wall
Ibibio Sound Machine are truly perfect for Manchester’s crowd, their varied, enticing and ecstatic set leaving us swirling with joy.
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Album review: Baaba Maal - Being
Rhythmically powerful and lyrically thoughtful, Being is one of the most exciting releases in Baba Maal ’s long discography
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Live review: Ezra Collective @ Albert Hall, Manchester
A slick, well-oiled groove machine, Ezra Collective have no time for the emotive, poignant flavour of live music many strive for. Their no-nonsense, good-vibes-only attitude…