Reviews
Banjophony
The poor old banjo has long been the butt of jokes – even banjo maestro Ron Block himself has been...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: October/2018
En Casa Limón
Although a long time resident of the US, David Broza’s background is from the UK, Spain and Israel, where he...
Reviewed by Jo Setters in issue: October/2020
Take It
Bristol reggae band Black Roots have offered a powerful social commentary for 40 years – spreading a message of love,...
Reviewed by Dan Hobson in issue: December/2018
Caribbean in America 1915-1962
No niche is too specialist for France's Frémeaux label. This release contains a whopping 66 tracks. But then again, American...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2017
Uptown Top Ranking
VP Records here present a comprehensive guide to Byron Lee, a bandleader and producer whose appeal grew from the tastes...
Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: October/2015
Kanabory Siyama
When the great kora (harp-lute) player Kaouding Cissoko died in 2003, he was replaced in Baaba Maal's band by Diabel,...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2012
Cavaquinho Cantado
The cavaquinho is an ancestor of the ukulele and has a long-standing tradition in Portuguese music, particularly in the northern...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: Jan/Feb/2018
Overnight
The award-winning duo's first album for Rough Trade is their finest work to date, and certainly among the best folk...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: November/2016
