TONY BURKE talks to Garth Cartwright author of Princes Amongst Men — Journeys With Romani Gypsy Musicians

New releases from Peruvian Ranil y Su Conjunto Tropical, Leve Leve: Sao Tome & Principe, and South African BCUC

A setback for IG Metall at Tesla’s Berlin plant has ignited claims of intimidation and raised fears for the future of collective bargaining and workplace democracy, says TONY BURKE

TONY BURKE speaks to producer and broadcaster LUCY DURAN about her new project — Guitari Baro

New releases from Zulu Guitar Blues, Fela Kuti, and Amadou & Mariam

Enduring myths blame print unions for their own destruction – but TONY BURKE argues that the Wapping dispute was a calculated assault by Murdoch on organised labour, which reshaped Britain’s media landscape and casts a long shadow over trade union rights today

TONY BURKE speaks to Gambian kora player SUNTOU SUSSO

A year of rich offerings that would have pricked any and all ears

Labour’s long-promised Act has scraped through the Lords. While the law marks a step forward, its lack of collective rights leaves workers short-changed — and sets the stage for a renewed campaign for an Employment Rights Bill #2, argues TONY BURKE

TONY BURKE recommends a new podcast about the legenary Nigerian musician and political activist FELA KUTI

Reviews of Habibi Funk 031, Kayatibu, and The Good Ones

The move against alleged PKK members that sparked outrage as a community centre in north London was raided last year has now come to trial, writes TONY BURKE, but in the meantime, the peace process abroad has changed the situation almost entirely