Glastonbury Festival 2013 has revealed the first act to appear at this years event. It's Malian singer Rokia Traore. In an act of solidarity with the musicians from Mali - where Islamists in the north have banned music - an artist from the country will open the Pyramid Stage each day.

Emily Eavis has spoken to the Guardian about the decision to support Malian mucic at Glastonbury 2013. Article here