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Review of Calle Gitana

Calle Gitana

Lucas Romero

Milan Records

Rating: ★★★

Lucas Romero is a member of Gitano Family, a Spanish band based in Arles, Provence, whose 2005 Spring Hill release...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: August/2017

Review of Sol Aurorae

Sol Aurorae

Vassilis Philippou

Vassilis Philippou

Rating: ★★★★

Here Cypriot vocalist and percussionist Vassilis Philippou has put together an excellent first album, embedded firmly in the traditions of...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: May/2021

Review of Late Night Tales Presents Version Excursion Selected by Don Letts

Late Night Tales Presents Version Excursion Selected by Don Letts

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Late Night Tales

Rating: ★★★★

The filmmaker and broadcaster Don Letts first found fame as the ‘Rebel Dread’ DJ who introduced punks to reggae at...

Reviewed by David Katz in issue: December/2021

Review of Oumniya

Oumniya

Souad Massi

Top of the World

Wrasse Records

Rating: ★★★★

Souad Massi's career has followed an uneven path since her 2001 debut album, Raoui, earned her a nomination for Best...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Jan/Feb/2020

Review of Red Desert Man

Red Desert Man

Dave Arden

Headstone Recoids

Rating: ★★★

Indigenous singer-songwriter Dave Arden is a gifted Kokatha-Gunditjmara guitarist, storyteller and contemporary songman. Previously best known as a collaborator and...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: October/2020

Review of Elif Sanchez

Elif Sanchez

Elif Sanchez

Pasion Turca

Rating: ★★★

Singer Elif Sanchez grew up in Istanbul, before moving to the US to study jazz oboe and voice at Berklee...

Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: March/2022

Review of Two Beats One Soul

Two Beats One Soul

VARIOUS ARTISTS

RMVK Records

Rating: ★

Of all the recent Cuban mash-ups, this fusion of Cuban and North American music comes with the most inflated publicity....

Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: March/2018

Review of Bandázom

Bandázom

Ágnes Herczku

Top of the World

Fonó Music

Rating: ★★★★

Ágnes Herczku is one of Hungary's best folk vocalists and has become even better-known since she's been a judge and...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2015

Review of A l’Ombre des Mots

A l’Ombre des Mots

Trio Joubran

World Village WVF479036)

Rating: ★★★★

The Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish inspired and collaborated with numerous musicians during his lifetime. The work he left has already...

Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Apr/May/2010

Review of Air Fàir an Là

Air Fàir an Là

Niteworks

Coman Music

Rating: ★★★★

The follow-up to Niteworks' critically acclaimed debut album NW is a beautifully produced and exciting album with some fresh and...

Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: November/2018

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