THE last time I saw Damon Albarn – until now that is – was at Wembley Stadium in July 2023.  He and his Blur bandmates, arms ...

The pace switches up on “Kuduro”, where old Africa Express hands Fatoumata Diawara and Moonchild Sanelly trade verses in Bambara and Xhosa, both equally disappointed by men. Marimba punks Son Rompe ...

A unique live performance, as unique as the opportunity to hear them in Italy. In the heart of one of Italy's most fascinating archaeological sites, Ostia Antica Festival hosts Africa Express ...

Even though it won a Grammy for best alternative music album, Wet Leg’s self-titled 2022 debut was an uneven affair, ...

Africa Express has brought to Mali an eclectic group of rock musicians, rappers, DJs and producers. There is also a classical musician, German violinist and conductor Andre de Ridder.

When Africa Express took a party of leading musicians to a war-torn nation to meet local artists, it was an intense and life-changing encounter. Ian Birrell reports from Kinshasa ...

The Africa Express, the train that carried 80 musicians from Africa, Europe and other parts of the world around the UK for a week, reaches London's King's Cross for its final concert.

Africa Express, the sprawling cross-cultural exchange initiated by Damon Albarn and journalist Ian Birrell in 2005 which has since spawned marathon live shows, collaborations, four albums and launched ...

A green noise of trees and hedges blurred past our window, whilst barebacked hills seemed to stand completely still in the blue distance. The Africa Express was cruising through Dumfries and Galloway ...