Reviews
Djam OST
Tony Gatlif may be familiar from his films Latcho Drom and Gadjo Dilo, which had notable soundtracks. He's back with...
Reviewed by Marc Dubin in issue: December/2017
Ndiarigne
In his native Senegal, Batch Gueye performed mainly as a dancer, but since moving to Bristol, he has honed his...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: Jan/Feb/2015
Folk Against Fascism Vol 1
The inside-sleeve picture shows a wiry, resolute Woody Guthrie with guitar and harmonica round his neck and the album title...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Swirling Sands
Dylan Fowler, Ian Melrose, Soïg Sibéril | Ian Melrose
Similar coastal landscapes adorn the sleeves of veteran Scottish guitarist Ian Melrose's two new records, both on the German guitar...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: April/2016
Chienne de Vie
This rather engaging combo was formed by two Vincents – one surnamed Allard and the other Sanchez – who left...
Reviewed by Philip Sweeney in issue: March/2016
This Unknown Science
The lithe, crystalline soprano voice of Emma Beaton is the first thing that stands out when you listen to This...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
The Rough Guide to the Music of West Africa
This latest update to the Rough Guide series of explorations of West African music serves as a useful reminder of...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: December/2017
Ottoman Splendours
Lamia Yared | Lamia Yared & Invités
On her second album Lebanese-born singer Lamia Yared develops her research into the culture of Sephardis; Jewish populations who were...
Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: October/2022
Songs of Time Lost
Vincent Segal is a cellist who had a hit five years ago with Chamber Music, his beautiful, understated duo collaboration...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: Jan/Feb/2015
