Two evenings of ad hoc combinations of improvising musicians drawn from a pool of ten – a format devised by guitarist Derek Bailey in the 1970s. Compered by Stewart Lee, the pool comprises Khabat Abas ...

Listen to a recording of Wire staff member Shane Woolman ’ s closing set at this year's Stihia festival near Moynaq, ...

As a tribute to the South African drummer who has died aged 85, we have made two articles in our online magazine archive free to read ...

A farewell concert for the Ugandan improvising multi-instrumentalist and poet who is moving to Iceland. London Avalon Cafe, 15 June, 1pm–6pm, £12.

Free afternoon music events in Lewisham combining a performance with a demonstration or workshop: Kate Arnold uses stringed instruments with electronics (Deptford Lounge, 14 June), Jo Quail is a ...

The 12 June edition of The Wire ’s weekly radio show on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra featured tracks by Burqa Boyz, Moin, ...

Simon Coates compiles an annotated playlist to go with his report on Dhaka’s underground music scenes in The Wire 497 ...

Fingerpicking guitar player combining influences from American Primitive, Mississippi blues and Appalachian finger styles, with a new album Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark coming out on We Are ...

Exhibition of over 300 drawings by the late DIY, outsider artist, singer and songwriter. Brooklyn Pioneer Works, 8 June–10 August, Weds–Sun, noon–6pm, free.

The 5 June edition of The Wire’s weekly radio show on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra featured tracks by DJ Marcelle/Another Nice Mess, Cécilia Angeles, Joy Guidry, Anika, Mark Stewart, Larry ...

On 27 September 2024, as Bratislava’s WAX2 club gradually reaches capacity, the club is flooded with lights and police officers. Then a voice commands: “Stop the music immediately! This is a police ...