Reviews
Noch Amul! Tango oyf Yiddish Vol 2
Karsten Troyke’s latest CD is a nostalgic tribute to the particular style of Yiddish tangos of the early 20th century....
Reviewed by Helen Beer in issue: Apr/May/2013
Miniatures
Self-styled ‘musician explorer’ Axel Moon and old friend Niko Shin formed Ko Shin Moon in 2017 after the former had...
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: November/2022
Remembrances
On his previous album, 2020’s Zarb-e Osul, Montreal-based percussionist Ziya Tabassian demonstrated his mastery of ancient Persian rhythmic cycles known...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: January/February/2024
All About the Bones
American folk and blues singer Chris Smither marks his upcoming 80th birthday with All About the Bones, a moody and...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: June/2024
Buskers’ Ballroom
First of all, don't be put off by the cheesy cover. She’koyokh are Britain's best klezmer and Balkan music band....
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2011
Take Me to the Dance
Though Freshlyground is a pan-African outfit, with members from Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the bohemian Cape Town septet is undoubtedly a...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: June/2013
Jah Shaka Presents the Positive Message
The legendary and mysterious Jah Shaka has been the UK’s leading roots and culture sound-system operator since the early 70s,...
Reviewed by Neil Foxlee in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
Folk Awards 2012
Proper Records have been putting out these compilations, based on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards nominations, since 2005 and...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: Apr/May/2012
Celebration
Like many of their Oceanic compatriots, ever since their 2013 debut California-based quartet Common Kings have managed to craft a...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: March/2024
Traces of Âşık
Ulaş Özdemir is a Turkish singer and saz (lute) player, who has appeared on several discs in Songlines over the...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: August/2017
