Reviews
Cherie Na N’ga
Born Belangeni Musumbu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bel was raised in Kinshasa but is now resident in London....
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: October/2013
Women, They Cause Fear
The Sea Slugs are an 11-piece Afrobeat ensemble from Southampton. This is their second release, which has its targets firmly...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Before I Crack
It is often said that expectant parents begin a sudden flurry of activity prior to the arrival of the newborn...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: August/2017
History of Rock Music in Ukrainian
The Ukrainians date back to 1990, when guitarist Peter Solowka from the band The Wedding Present teamed up with singer...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2015
Midnight Rocker
Age undoubtedly has taken some of the sweetness from Horace Andy’s voice, meaning where once he could sugar-coat his message,...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: June/2022
L’Hijaz Car
This is a sophisticated, thrilling, inventive disc recorded in Pigalle in Paris and reflecting the diverse musical instruments of the...
Reviewed by Peter Culshaw in issue: June/2014
Javas
London now comes just after Bordeaux in terms of numbers of its urban French population, so it's perhaps no great...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: December/2017
Galactic Gala
Mixing century-old traditional vocals with the latest sonic technology has always been an attractive yet dangerous musical venture. More often...
Reviewed by Marc Fournier in issue: April/2020
Convoque Seu Buda
Since the release of his last album, Nó Na Orelha, Criolo has arguably become the most important new artist in...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: March/2015
Soldater og Redelig Sjømenn
If you're seeking an earthy slice of Norwegian life, look no further. The title translates as ‘Soldiers and Honest Sailors’;...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: April/2020
