Category: .Songlines Magazine
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Bob Marley feature for Songlines Magazine
I interviewed photographer Kate Simon about her relationship with Bob Marley
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Interview with the Lijadu Sisters
Interview with the Lijadu Sisters Posted on April 13th, 2012 in Recent posts by Songlines Magazine. With four of their albums being re-released, Clyde Macfarlane asks how the Lijadu Sisters tackled the sexist attitudes of the Nigerian music industry Most women in Afro-beat fit into two well established roles: erotic…
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Who is Spoek Mathambo?
Who is Spoek Mathambo? Posted on May 22nd, 2012 in Recent posts by Songlines Magazine. Clyde Macfarlane talks to the enigmatic South African rapper/DJ Circa 2009, ‘the prince of township tech’ was the self-appointed title of South African rapper/DJ Spoek Mathambo. An intriguing juxtaposition; Spoek was the first person to…
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Top of the World Review: Ondatrópica – Ondatrópica
Top of the World Review: Ondatrópica – Ondatrópica Posted on August 7th, 2012 in Recent posts, Reviews by Songlines Magazine. Words by Clyde Macfarlane Old meets new over a bevy or two at the Discos Fuentes club No one does Colombia with as much attention to detail as Soundway Records.…
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Cornell Campbell at One Love Festival, Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Cornell Campbell at One Love Festival, Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, August 10-12 Posted on August 28th, 2012 in Recent posts, Reviews by Songlines Magazine. Words by Clyde Macfarlane Photo of Cornell Campell by Da Vinci Sound Like many reggae greats from the 70s, Cornell Campbell still performs with jiggle-hipped enthusiasm. More importantly,…
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Interview with Idan Raichel
Interview with Idan Raichel Posted on September 4th, 2012 in News by Songlines Magazine. The Israeli pianist talks to Clyde Macfarlane about his latest collaboration with Vieux Farka Touré When Ali Farka Touré travelled to Los Angeles to record with Ry Cooder, it was very much an exploration of the…
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Top of the World: Clinton Fearon – Heart and Soul
Top of the World: Clinton Fearon – Heart and Soul Words by Clyde Macfarlane Gladiatorial bassman turns one-man band Better known for bass playing than for his equally natural singing ability, Clinton Fearon reflects on his career with legendary roots reggae band The Gladiators over the course of Heart and Soul.…
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Interview with Batida
Interview with Batida Clyde Macfarlane recently caught up with Angolan/Portuguese DJ Batida to discuss rap, semba and revolution. With his self-titled debut album released early next week (reviewed in the next issue, out April 27) – an explosive record suited for the wildest of Angolan street parties – this year Batida…
I'm Clyde Macfarlane, an NCTJ qualified journalist and illustrator. 