Reviews
Try and Love
Imagine Lagos, Nigeria in 1972, when Fela Kuti was flying high with recordings like ‘Shakara’ and ‘Roforofo Fight’, jùjú music...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: June/2023
Wise and Waiting
Wise and Waiting is Bristol-based trombonist Raph Clarkson’s latest exploration into the vibrant sounds of South African jazz. Following recent...
Reviewed by Tom Spargo in issue: June/2024
Sean Khan Presents…The Modern Jazz and Folk Ensemble
The Modern Jazz and Folk Ensemble
This is an intriguing set in which classic songs from the folk-rock era of the late 60s and early 70s...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: August/2024
Saudade, Colour of Love
Maria Mendes is a Portuguese jazz singer that has developed her career in The Netherlands for the last 15 years....
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: January/February/2023
Together in Love and Separation
Chandra Chakraborty & Saskia Griffiths-Moore
Indian classical singer Chandra Chakraborty is joined by London-based singer Saskia Griffiths-Moore in an album that explore themes of love...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: August/September/2022
Tall Ships and Tavern Tales
This double album of songs from their two-part stage show of the same name is described by Devon’s self-styled ‘original...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: July/2022
Night Train for Lovers and Thieves
Gypsy Groovz Orchestra Goes Tuttimundi
Most new Balkan brass records try to capitalise on the genre's reputation as being fantastic dance music – each vying...
Reviewed by Lemez Lovas in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
El Rey: A Man and His Music
To test-drive this new retrospective of Tito Puente's long relationship with Fania's sister Tico label, crank up the first track...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: Nov/Dec/2010
Call Me Home
Not only have this youthful Norwich-based folk/Americana trio independently released their rather lovely debut album, but each copy features a...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: March/2017
War Stories
Lancashire-based Harp and a Monkey call themselves ‘electro-folk-storytellers’ and their songs resonate with a strong sense of history coupled with...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2016
