MA student Merje Laiapea created an interactive map mapping the music in Ukraine’s resistance to the 2022 Russian invasion.
After more than a century of domination by white male musicians, promoters and gatekeepers, the new jazz scene in the UK is demonstrating genuine diversity.
Ahead of The Naghash Ensemble concert at SOAS, we discussed the group’s origins, concepts of ‘fusion’ and ‘tradition’, plus the role of exile in Armenian history.
This Friday, musicians from around the world will come to SOAS to play a Concert for Ukraine. We asked them what they see the role of music as being during difficult times.
“I started playing bağlama when I was 8 years old and I have never let go of it since then.”
SOAS grad Poppy Ajudha’s new single London’s Burning reflects on the colonial legacy of the UK and youth uprising.
An interview with Eliane Correa on her phenomenal and prolific career – plus, what advice she would give to aspiring musicians.
Before he became one of the biggest names in Palestinian hip hop as part of the rap trio DAM, Tamer Nafar was printing out Tupac
Maxine reviews a new book exploring how African migration is presented through Hip hop.
We sat down with community musician and SOAS alumna Sally Jaquet to chat about her journey through education, her projects, and politics.
SOAS ‘Growing into Music’ film on the musical development of children in non-Western countries wins AHRC award.
Discover how BA Music at SOAS provides an opportunity for students to explore music from around the globe and why it’s the perfect course.
Sign up for online workshops aimed at beginners to experts and dedicated to music forms from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America.
You can be easily forgiven for thinking that SOAS is only home to the next generation of diplomats, lawyers and linguists – after all, the
Nabihah Iqbal is an exceptional musician, DJ and multi-layered person. After graduating from SOAS with a degree in History and Ethnomusicology, Nabihah completed an Mphil
Learn about music from across the globe at this Summer School.
Award-winning musician and SOAS alum, we caught up with Jasdeep.
Tangram is a rising artist collective envisioning a world beyond the China-West dichotomy.
The fifth act of the 2019-20 Concert Series features a SOAS academic looking to combine different musical worlds.
The Beyond Conference shows us the latest in artificial intelligence.
The fourth act of the 2019 SOAS Concert Series brings a legend to the BGLT.
“The way they overcame challenges – I have nothing but admiration.”
Jeremy Shaverin from the award-winning band talks to us before their concert at the SOAS Brunei Gallery.
The first act of the 2019 SOAS Concert Series is a multi-instrumentalist with a deep love for his homeland.
To share stories of racial injustice, of struggle, resilience and creative enterprise as part of a more generalised process of reparation.
Dr Harris reports on the news that 10% of Xinjiang’s Muslim population have been indefinitely detained in internment camps.
The K-Music Festival 2018 at London’s Southbank runs until 20 November.
“Going to SOAS opened up my mind to many other ideas.”
The “super-fusion” outfit is on a mission
DJ street parties and brass band parades are alive and well
The Divine Abstract is the debut solo album by composer and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Cawood.
Is it going to be Stormzy or Giggs? Emile Sandé over Jorja Smith?
“Expect Indian textures, Persian rhythms and Japanese minimalism”
Tracks from the album have featured on both BBC Radio 6 and Radio 2
In a year, which sees the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, the theme of the Bloomsbury Festival is independence.
“I have never enjoyed being boxed and I hope to be always changing.”
This year’s WOMAD festival kicks off on Thursday 27 July in Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
The 15th World Music Summer School opens on Monday 19 June 2017 with a programme of musical traditions from around the world.
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Advice to students on how to navigate the UK music industry
“I was only supposed to be there for 3 weeks but got hijacked for 2 months”
Meet SOAS politics alumnus Anja Fahlenkamp
A selection of SOAS Radio’s offering in 2017 January and February
Music student Lucie Treacher sits down with artist Lola Perrin to discuss her composition on climate change and upcoming event at SOAS
The MOBOs (Music Of Black Origin) celebrate turning 21 today at a big bash at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro, with performances from dancehall superstar Popcaan, the
WOMAD is an annual international arts festival. This year’s event takes place in Charlton Park, Wiltshire, UK between 28th and 31st July. Some of the
Now in its fourteenth year, the World Music Summer School at SOAS University of London showcases a unique and diverse range of musical talents. Classes
