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90 years (1925-2015)
Composer Mikis Theodorakis is a Greek national institution, best known overseas for his soundtracks to Zorba the Greek and Serpico....
Reviewed by Marc Dubin in issue: Aug/Sep/2015
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
The Complete Island Recordings
Ask musicians from all corners of the globe to name a hero or inspirational figure, and it's a fair bet...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2015
Saboreando – Pot Full of Soul
The 107th Street Stickball Team
This pick-up outfit featured in Vampisoul’s marvellous retrospective of producer Bobby Marín’s work, We’ve Got a Groovy Thing Going [reviewed...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: May/2025
Rumba Classic
Rumba Classic is a respectful and enjoyable collection of vintage rumbas performed by London-based Congolese musicians under the leadership of...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: November/2019
150 Voices
Sklamberg is best-known as the vocalist of The Klezmatics and an excellent Yiddish (and English) singer. Siberian-born Shepherd is also...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: December/2020
Live in Vienna
The death of The Dubliners’ ‘Banjo’ Barney McKenna in 2012 saw the surviving band members – Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: July/2014
Are You Invested in the Economy of Love?
While this debut release from London/Lefkosia-based project ELY features some of the UK’s finest contemporary jazz musicians – including AIM...
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: April/2022
Zero Grace
Born in Nottingham with an English mum and Jamaican dad, Liam Bailey grew up listening to reggae, soul and rock...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: June/2024
Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964–1978)
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
Continuing its celebration of Fania’s 60th birthday, the Craft Latino label has compiled an indisputable 2-LP ‘Best Of’. The gang’s...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: May/2025
