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Anandi Bhattacharya, the daughter of the legendary Hindustani slide guitarist Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya, is set to release Joys Abound on 27 July, her debut international album which draws influence from Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar to Joni Mitchell and Thom Yorke.

Don Kipper present the ‘Traditional Music of North-East London’. Watch the video for their new single, a scorching Greek number called Min Orkizese, taken from their forthcoming new album Seven Sisters, due for release on 29 June 2018.

A remarkable album of such texture and prowess that at points its scope, concentrated into the workings of two masters of their instruments, takes the breath away. The pacing, structure, packaging and context, including inspired liner notes from Andy Morgan, is all impeccable and it all combines to result in a truly inspired, beautifully conceived project.

Marcus Corbett is a singer, acoustic guitarist and composer based between Dorset, UK and Pune, Maharashtra, India, is about to embark on his debut UK tour with one of his key Indian collaborators, Tabla maestro Nitin Gaikwad. To celebrate, Marcus is releasing a new single: Barometer.

Communion is an excellent solo debut by an artist who is bringing the rich tradition of Korean folk music into the modern age. Stark, hypnotic, minimalist, full of rich hidden beauty.

The Turbans create a highly danceable stew of different musical styles from all over the world-“manywhere” as the band call it – played with fire and conviction, and first-rate musicianship.

For their latest album, Bu Bir Ruya, Dirtmusic team up with Turkish-psych visionary Murat Ertel from Baba Zula. Recorded in Istanbul, the album navigates hypnotic rhythms, cinematic atmospheres and dark political realities. Listen to lead track Bi De Sen Söyle (Song of the Day).

On Laissez Passer, TootArd, a young, trailblazing band from the Golan Heights, show that the direst of circumstances can produce inspiring and uplifting music that will open up your mind and make you move your feet.

As he so ably demonstrates on ‘Carry Fire’, Robert Plant is a musical traveller, still on the journey stopping off where the music takes him. With American blues still at the core, the music also spans the continents taking in Africa, Asia and European themes. Long may the fire he carries burn ever brighter…