Reviews
Milyakburra
Following on from her impressive 2016 debut EP Black Smoke, Emily Wurramara's first full album sees her continuing to grow...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: November/2018
Gandadiko
Six solo albums and dozens of guest appearances over a 12-year career means Samba Touré is hardly a new kid...
Reviewed by Daniel Brown in issue: March/2015
Legend of Funaná
Due to its rural origin, funaná was forbidden for years in Cape Verde – most notably in Santiago, where it...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: October/2016
The Man Behind the Molam Sound 1972-75
Having made their name with the Thai Funk compilations, the Zudrangma label are getting down to serious business now, uncovering...
Reviewed by Chris Menist in issue: March/2013
The Fighting Kangaroo
The cover looks like an Aussie road sign, but the trio of musicians – who sound like a much bigger...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2018
Ilana: The Creator
Saharan rock fans have good reason to be excited by this new release. From the raw and punchy opening number...
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: May/2019
The Springtime Fool
Their catchy folk-pop choruses and carefree vagabond spirit recall The Levellers at their best. But there is much more to...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: Aug/Sep/2012
To the Tavern
The expert players of the London Klezmer Quartet here weave their skills together to create another carefully crafted sonic offering,...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: December/2016
The Greatest Day
There's never been any doubt that Jake Shimabukuro is a remarkable ukulele player. From his early success in Hawaii with...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: October/2019
Akalaka/The Power
Victor Chukwu/Uncle Victor Chuks
This release marks the reissue of two LPs from the comparatively little-known Nigerian highlife musician Victor Chukwu. They originate from...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: December/2020
