Reviews
Lines: Parts One, Two and Three
Lines, the latest of The Unthanks' many ambitious and innovative projects, is a trilogy of song cycles, each with a...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: April/2019
The Rough Guide to Ethiopian Jazz
Rough Guides turns its attention to the wonderful world of Ethio-jazz. The trap of focusing only on Buda Musique's landmark...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: November/2016
The Music of Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Mohamed Abdel Wahab was a titanic figure within Middle Eastern music. Composing for legends such as Egyptian singers Oum Kalthoum,...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: December/2022
The Rough Guide to Latin Disco
This is hardly the first compilation to highlight the Latino love affair with disco, but it's a hugely enjoyable romp...
Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: December/2015
Jah Shaka Presents the Positive Message
The legendary and mysterious Jah Shaka has been the UK’s leading roots and culture sound-system operator since the early 70s,...
Reviewed by Neil Foxlee in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
Chronicles of the Great Irish Famine
Fear and flight marked Ireland in the 1840s, when a series of famines laid low the island with devastating consequences....
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: March/2018
Odyssee: A Journey Into the Light
Since their conception in 1996, this German outfit has toured the globe, released a raft of albums and scooped countless...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: April/2022
The Rough Guide to Railroad Blues
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
The clickety-clack of the railroad and the haunting sound of a train whistle run through the DNA of American blues...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2023
The Ultimate Guide to Welsh Folk
This richly varied introduction to the Welsh folk music tradition is an important contribution from the lesser known and often...
Reviewed by Elliw Iwan in issue: Jan/Feb/2018
The Rough Guide to Scottish Folk
This extensive collection of Scottish fiddle, pipe, harp music and song starts with the unmistakable story-telling skill of modern bard...
Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: October/2010
