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.
Musicians, athletes and campaigners: here are the SOAS alumni who should be on your radar.
Maxine reviews a new book exploring how African migration is presented through Hip hop.
Two films made by SOAS and Chouette Films have been chosen for the prestigious Royal Anthropological Society Film Festival.
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.
“The other day, someone asked me this question: ‘What’s the most influential/important black British music genre in your opinion?’.
Dr. Awino Okech discusses Black History, Pan-Africanism and the joy of music with Everjoice Win.
How are campus-based lecturers and students adapting to teaching online, as the new ‘norm’?
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.
The K-Music Festival 2018 at London’s Southbank runs until 20 November.
Check out the calendar of BHM events happening around the capital
The “super-fusion” outfit is on a mission
The founder of social enterprise Humanised studied BA and MA History at SOAS.
The summer school in three words? Inspiration, learning and laughter.
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.
“Expect Indian textures, Persian rhythms and Japanese minimalism”
What books do a 30-minute search via web and library ‘shelf test’ turn up, and how does an academic convenor of degree programmes respond?
In a year, which sees the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, the theme of the Bloomsbury Festival is independence.
Celebrating ‘Africa on the Square’ – Saturday 14 October – as part of Black History Month in Trafalgar Square
“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.
Around eighty years ago, Walter Simon fled Germany to come to the UK, where he took up a post as a lecturer at the School of Oriental Studies.
This year’s SOAS Taiwan Studies Summer School runs from 3-7 July 2017 and promises to be a packed programme of concerts, films, and lectures.
Walk past the walled garden at the British Museum end of Malet Street and hear the notes of a stick being run along metal railings in unison with your steps. The Phantom Railings are back!
Test your musical knowledge with our selection of traditional instruments from around the world
The 15th World Music Summer School opens on Monday 19 June 2017 with a programme of musical traditions from around the world.
An artistic snapshot of the city as it stands today, and a celebration of its culture and diversity
Diversify your music library with these suggestions…
“I was only supposed to be there for 3 weeks but got hijacked for 2 months”
Meet SOAS politics alumnus Anja Fahlenkamp
From Japanese Electronic music and South African Jazz to the latest music coming out of Latin America – SOAS Radio plays it all.
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
Why should humans bother to learn another language; can a translation system, however sophisticated, replace human beings?
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
