Reviews
Cumbia Sabrosa Vol 2: Sonidero Bangers from the Discos Tropical Vaults
One of two tremendous compilations focussed on small but esteemed labels. Cumbia Sabrosa Vol 2 consists of three 7” singles....
Reviewed by in issue: June/2024
Good People, Take Warning
Sarah Makem | The Voice of the People Various Artists | Various Artists
The first 20 volumes of The Voice of The People, compiled by series editor Reg Hall from Topic Records’ huge...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2012
Final
For decades, this singer-songwriter has ploughed a lonely furrow, working latterly from his home studio in a Havana suburb. His...
Reviewed by Philip Sweeney in issue: July/2014
The Kasambwe Brothers
In 2024, The Kasambwe Brothers made their first trip out of Malawi, taking their street music from the township of...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: January/2026
Saadia Jefferson
On first impressions this sounds like a Middle Eastern Manu Chao. Or maybe DIY Ethio-jazz. Or then again, it could...
Reviewed by Jo Setters in issue: Jan/Feb/2020
An Angel’s Healing
Being unkind, one might suggest that Michael Panteli should change his moniker from Muziq to Muzaq. The album is commendably...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: Aug/Sep/2021
Barretto-Power
The late great conguero, vocalist and bandleader Ray Barretto was the first US-born percussionist to bring the African-based conga drum...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: March/2021
A Beginner’s Guide
Readers of Songlines will already be familiar with Jim Moray’s latest CD, In Modern History, which was pre¬released with the...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: July/2010
Addis 1988
Ethio Stars/Tukul Band feat Mulatu Astatke
Originally released in 1992 and out of print for many years, this reissue has been remastered for vinyl and contains...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: June/2017
Coracle
Alongside Sam Lee and Alasdair Roberts, Emily Portman is one of the great interpreters of traditional ballads from the magical...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2015
