Reviews
View From Somewhere
Politically, Sudan has had its fair share of unrest, leaving most with the impression that there is no more to...
Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: October/2011
Django l'Impressionniste
Perhaps best known for his Grammy-winning soundtrack to Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, this French-born guitarist and composer has virtually...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: March/2020
The Scorpios
The Scorpios are a ten-piece band with most members originating from Khartoum in Sudan, and are now based in London...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: July/2017
Novos Sons e Tradições ‘Modernizadas’
Pernambuco state has long been a hotbed of some of Brazil's most innovative music, led by artists such as DJ...
Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: Apr/May/2012
Western Country
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Caleb Klauder is singer and mandolin player with the highly successful Foghorn String Band. This is...
Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: Jan/Feb/2011
Songs from a Rocking Chair
If old-time, pre-World War II Americana is your thing, then Aaron and Nicole Keim, the husband-and-wife singing duo collectively known...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: October/2014
Mogoya Remixed
Since the release of Mogoya last year, Oumou Sangaré has remained true to her idea of attracting more listeners to...
Reviewed by Pierre Cuny in issue: July/2018
Bantou Mentale
This Congolese-French band boasts members previously involved with Konono No 1 and Jupiter & Okwess in collaboration with producer Doctor...
Reviewed by Charlotte Algar in issue: December/2019
Bright Field
Bright Field is a strong follow-up to Rowan and Anna Rheingans’ excellent 2015 album Already Home(a Top of the World...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: May/2018
Songs of Our Mothers
Recorded in Oxford with international zeal, this excellent release brings together folk songs traditionally sung by Afghan women, played here...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: November/2019
