Reviews
A South Asian Suite
There are many bear-traps that Indian fusion records tend to fall into – pretentiousness, over-complexity and cod spirituality being among...
Reviewed by Peter Culshaw in issue: Jan/Feb/2014
Kuetumbari
Guitarist Jeannot Bel is one of a handful of fine Congolese musicians based in the UK who are managing to...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: October/2012
More Miles Than Money: the Soundtrack to Garth Cartwright's Book
Garth Cartwright is fast becoming one of the most intriguing and readable music writers in the UK, his upbringing in...
Reviewed by Max Reinhardt in issue: Nov/Dec/2010
Les Racines
As the son of one of the world’s greatest ever musicians, it’s understandable that Vieux Farka Touré has spent his...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: July/2022
Alambari
At first glance there is something suspiciously ‘arty’ about DakhaBrakha. Attired in exaggerated folk costumes and oversize black lamb-fur head-gear...
Reviewed by Robert Rigney in issue: July/2020
Beauties
Aselefech Ashine & Getenesh Kebret
The first full reissue since its initial release in 1976, Beauties features the two enigmatic female singers Aselefech Ashine and...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: October/2023
Hymns of Bantu
Anything Abel Selaocoe touches is bound to be extraordinary. Having followed his career from its early days, it’s been a...
Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: April/2025
R/evolution: 1969/83
In January, a Celtic Connections showcase celebrated the music of Dick Gaughan, a giant of Scottish music who largely retired...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: May/2026
Aavartan – Dawn to Dusk
Kala Ramnath is both a traditionalist and an experimentalist in the Indian classical tradition. She is also quite simply one...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2013
Meet Me at Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras in Louisiana is one of the world’s great public celebrations. The Cajuns have their own country Mardi Gras...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: July/2012
