Essential 10
The 10 Essential Gamelan Albums
Andy Channing picks some of his favourite recordings from the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali
Andy Channing picks some of his favourite recordings from the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the November 2019 issue
Jo Setters examines the career of the visionary French multi-instrumentalist who has been experimenting for over 30 years
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the October 2019 issue
The discovery of South Asian music by the likes of John and Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders had a big effect on US jazz, and it seems the musical connection works both ways. Jim Hickson picks some favourite albums
From storytelling azmari bards to grooving Ethio-jazzers, Ethiopia has inarguably produced some giants of the world music scene. Jim Hickson picks out some cornerstone recordings from the country’s rich musical history
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the August/September 2019 issue
The editor’s selection of the top ten new releases reviewed in the July 2019 issue
The month's best new albums, including Ye Vagabonds, AKA Trio, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening and Minyo Crusaders.
Mary Farquharson marvels at the career of the much-loved former Buena Vista Social Club musician who is still highly influential today
Rob Adams examines the extensive career of the acclaimed French double bassist, who has been influential in taking the instrument to its sonic limits
The month's best new albums, including The Gloaming, Le Vent du Nord and Kronos Quartet and Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat.
The month's best new albums, including Blick Bassy, Carminho and Leyla McCalla.
All of these Fusion albums received the maximum of five stars when reviewed in Songlines magazine in 2018, featuring Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, Baul Meets Saz, Xylouris White and more
These 13 inspirational albums received the maximum of five stars when reviewed in Songlines magazine in 2018, featuring Ry Cooder, Mélissa Laveaux, Afro-Cuban All Stars, I’m With Her and more
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