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
La Grande Folie
It's been a long time coming – since school days, one could say – and the speakers positively burst with...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: April/2021
End of the Middle
Richard Dawson’s ability to squeeze complex multi-character storytelling into stripped-back folk songs has seen the Newcastle native earn the title...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: February/March/2025
Both Sides of the Aegean
Hüsnü Senlendirici & Trio Chios
Hüsnü Şenlendirici is Turkey's big clarinet star, famed for his glitzy virtuoso style and, unfortunately, a tendency for saccharine arrangements...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Nov/Dec/2010
Las Bases del Razonamiento
For the most part, Sonido Vegetal seem to be part of the great line of Spanish ska-punk bands, but their...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: Apr/May/2015
Zvony
Adrian Myhr & Michaela Antalová
This is a duo recording of Slovak and Norwegian flutes with double bass. The flutes, played by Michaela Antalová, are...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: January/February/2022
Mãe da Lua
This loose collective of multicultural musicians is fronted by Brazilian poet, singer and musician India Mãe da Lua. Her resonant...
Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: March/2018
Ni A Nhw
The unassuming genius that is Carwyn Ellis offers a selection of his wonderful songs and tunes on his album Ni...
Reviewed by Elliw Iwan in issue: April/2024
Issiktane
Sidi Abdallah’s name may be new but devotees of Touareg guitar music will be more than familiar with his father,...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2022
