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Review of Mis Ancestros

Mis Ancestros

Perkutao

Buh Records

Rating: ★★★

Perkutao are an Afro-Peruvian percussion ensemble founded in 2005 and directed by Percy Chinchilla, musician, percussionist, zapateador and teacher. Mis...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2022

Review of Spiorachas: A High Place

Spiorachas: A High Place

Charlie Grey & Joseph Peach

Braw Sailin’ Records

Rating: ★★★★

With their fourth album, Scottish fiddle and piano partnership Charlie Grey & Joseph Peach confirm their ability to sing the...

Reviewed by Rob Adams in issue: December/2021

Review of The Journey Continues: Fellside at 40

The Journey Continues: Fellside at 40

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Fellside Records (3 CDs)

Rating: ★★★★

This release comprises three discs, the first two concentrating on the ten years since the Fellside label's previous compilation Landmarks,...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: April/2016

Review of Posse of Fireflies

Posse of Fireflies

Supriya Nagarajan

Manasamitra

Rating: ★★★

Yorkshire-based Karnatic singer Supriya Nagarajan recalls the India of her youth on this record, which highlights the wonder and mystery...

Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: November/2022

Review of Simultaneous Flight Movement

Simultaneous Flight Movement

Laura Cannell

Brawl Records

Rating: ★★★★

One musician, a violin, a recorder and a lighthouse are hardly the typical ingredients of an album. Laura Cannell's Simultaneous...

Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: April/2017

Review of Mali Foli Coura

Mali Foli Coura

BKO

Buda Musique

Rating: ★★

This appears to be a studio session, cut live without overdubs or technical tampering. It's a fierce modern take on...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Jan/Feb/2018

Review of Rosc

Rosc

Goitse

Top of the World

Goitse

Rating: ★★★★★

Celebrating 15 years together and a decade on the touring circuit, Limerick-based quintet Goitse mark the dual anniversary in style...

Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: October/2022

Review of Every Man for Every Man

Every Man for Every Man

Ghetto Priest

Ramrock Records

Rating: ★★★★★

Ghetto Priest, best known as the Rastafarian frontman for electronica/fusion legends Asian Dub Foundation, has released this solo album as...

Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: November/2017

Review of Djine Bora

Djine Bora

BKO

Top of the World

Bongo Joe Records

Rating: ★★★★

On their third album this five-piece band from Bamako in Mali have completely mastered their astonishing fusion of traditional and...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: August/September/2022

Review of Papa Lemon: New Orleans Ukulele Maestro & Tent Show Troubadour

Papa Lemon: New Orleans Ukulele Maestro & Tent Show Troubadour

Lemon Nash

Arhoolie Records

Rating: ★★★★

The one thing we are not told in the evocative and often hilarious liner notes of this album, is whether...

Reviewed by Matthew Milton in issue: July/2014

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