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.