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Dexter Johnson & Le Super Star de Dakar

Although born in Nigeria, saxophonist Dexter Johnson was a seminal figure in Senegalese music. He wound up in pre-independence Dakar...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Aug/Sep/2014

Tapestry

Navá

There are more connections between the musical traditions of Persia and Ireland than one might think at first. These four...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: Jan/Feb/2018

Ankerdram

Fru Skagerrak

Here we have a good example of the old adage about not judging a book by its cover. The photo...

Reviewed by Matt Milton in issue: December/2018

Between Two Worlds

Amaru Tribe

Based in Melbourne, Australia, with members hailing from Colombia and Chile, Amaru Tribe play cumbia, but not as we know...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: June/2022

Zwerver

Toasaves

An absolutely fascinating project from Belgium, Toasaves brings together musicians of diverse backgrounds to combine their individual expertise with leader...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: April/2023

Aberaeron Sunset

Jadu

What, I was asking myself, would a crossover South Asian/ UK album thought up in a Welsh caravan sound like?...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: Jan/Feb/2012

Together We Stand

Abraham Inc

It's been ten years since Abraham Inc's first album Tweet Tweet and, given the impact it still has now, any...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: Jan/Feb/2020

Beat Down Babylon

Junior Byles

Kerrie ‘Junior’ Byles was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1948 and developed into one of reggae’s foremost voices, initially as...

Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: November/2020

Fabiola

Da Lata

Da Lata first appeared on our horizon in the mid-90s when their largely Brazilian-scented grooves found great favour with DJ...

Reviewed by Nige Tassell in issue: Jan/Feb/2014

Solace

Alam Khan

Alam Khan is inevitably introduced as the son of the legendary sarod player Ali Akbar Khan, but on the evidence...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: December/2020