Reviews
La Noche
Radio Tarifa were one of the great Spanish bands of the 90s, their blend of Spanish, North African and medieval...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: January/2026
La Maravilla
It’s a long way from Archway in North London to Santiago de Cuba, but Son Yambu – who take their...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Nov/Dec/2012
The Three Forges
The Three Forges is further evidence that gamelan is on its way to being a global music, a set of...
Reviewed by John Whitfield in issue: December/2015
Faran
Faran is an Israeli instrumental group playing their own compositions on traditional Middle Eastern instruments, including oud (lute), kamancheh (spike...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: October/2014
Arv og Slarv
Norway's Tone Prize is a prestigious award for young singers. It was won two years ago by the 18-year-old Mari...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: August/2017
Untouched Folk Songs from the Balkans
Muammer Ketencoglu & Balkan Journey
Anyone who is into Balkan music – tricksy rhythms, wild sax and accordion playing – is going to enjoy this....
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: July/2017
Skiver
These sessions – ‘eight musicians, seven days, one experimental folk album from scratch’ – feature a welcomely eclectic mix of...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: January/2021
Camaleão Borboleta
With 12 years behind them and half a dozen albums and EPs to their name, Graveola are one of the...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: November/2016
Renaissance
Tonino Baliardo, one of the founding members of Gipsy Kings, is back with his first album in more than eight...
Reviewed by Dan Hobson in issue: March/2023
