Reviews
Noites Brasileiras
These are admittedly troubling times for Brazil. Having elected a president known for his polemic and hostile quotes on minorities...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: July/2019
Rejoice
Two old friends, giants of the African music scene, fuse influences from West and South Africa in this historic, compelling...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: April/2020
Circadian
Last year's Parasol Peak release (a Top of the World review in #143) was a milestone in Manu Delago's career....
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: November/2019
Wolves of Africa (Part 1/2)
This debut album from established hip-hop producer and performer James BKS is the culmination of a musical journey starting in...
Reviewed by Charlotte Algar in issue: October/2022
Grace
The Soweto Gospel Choir has won Grammy awards for its last two albums, so you can’t blame them for tailoring...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2010
Persiennes d’Iran
I’m often frustrated by the many talented female Iranian musicians, particularly instrumentalists, who don’t get the exposure and recognition they...
Reviewed by Laudan Nooshin in issue: January/2021
Homenaje a El Carmen
Los Hermanos Ballumbrosio are a family music group from El Carmen in Chincha, a cotton-producing province around 200km south of...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2022
Bled Memory
I often wish reviewers would appraise albums on the basis of what they actually are rather than what they want...
Reviewed by Andy Morgan in issue: June/2010
For the Culture
Alborosie | Alborosie & King Jammy
After leading the Bergamo-based Reggae National Tickets during the late 1990s, Sicilian-born singer Alberto D’Ascola moved to Jamaica to launch...
Reviewed by David Katz in issue: October/2021
