Covering music from traditional and popular to contemporary and fusion, Songlines features artists from all around the globe, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, from Miriam Makeba to Mariza, from Gilberto Gil to Gogol Bordello.

Here are Benny’s selections:

• Triakel – Tusen Tankar on Xource
• Coumba Gawlo – Miniyamba on Syllart
• Fetia – Hoe Ana on Playasound
• Orsa Spelmän – Hjortingen on Mono Music
• Sinéad O’Connor – Scarlet Ribbons on EMI/Chrysalis

You can pick up a copy of the magazine from October 16 at news outlets in the UK, including WHSmith.

Songlines