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Mulatu Astatke, Griot Galaxy, Alpha Maid, Emergence Collective, Konrad Smoleński, Debit, Klinck Trio, Invisible Jukebox: Test Dept, Global Ear: Vilnius, Unlimited Editions: glint music, The Inner Sleeve: Helado Negro on ESG, Against The Grain: Holly Dicker on rave’s countercultural spirit, Epiphanies: Andy Hamilton on Keith Jarrett, and in the reviews sections: Daphne Oram variations, Eve Libertine & Eva Leblanc, Fini Tribe, Charles Hayward & MC dälek, CxBxT, jazz photo books, music stones & ringing rocks, Sun Ra’s early years, Lunchmeat and Skaņu Mežs festivals, Peter Doig, specialist columns + charts, letters and listings

Also this month, all subscribers can download The Wire Tapper 69 featuring 16 new tracks by Adjustable Face, Yashlik, Maria Teriaeva, Samuel Barbier-Ficat featuring Jamie Stewart, GORZ, gamut inc, Talk Show, F.Ampism, So Savoeun, R/A/D, Rafael Anton Irisarri, U, Dylan Henner, Snorkel, Kris Limbach, and Qasu. Get it here: https://www.thewire.co.uk/audio/the-wire-tapper/