Reviews
Moon Over Ci. Ruins
This remarkable album explores the shared history of music between ancient China, specifically the Tang Dynasty (seventh to tenth century...
Reviewed by James Catchpole in issue: June/2020
Nigeria Soul Fever
All but two of the 16 tracks here were recorded between 1977 and 1980 at the height of the disco...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2016
Nicola Conte presents Viagem 3
For mere mortals, compiling three volumes of obscure Brazilian bossa nova and jazz rarities would be a real challenge. However,...
Reviewed by DJ Cliffy in issue: June/2011
Songs of Struggle & Hope
The veteran Mexican singer-guitarist Lira graduated from fieldwork to songwriting in 1965, championing Chicano equality via theatre and music, while...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: Jan/Feb/2017
We Happy Few
Accomplished instrumentalists Ford Collier (guitars, whistles, percussion and vocals) and Alex Garden (fiddle, percussion and vocals) have been playing together...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: October/2017
Head Canon
This is a very strong debut from an accomplished folk voice. Ashworth has toured with Chris Wood, with whom parallels...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: October/2019
Highland Strands
Highland Strands is a rare beast; an atmospheric recording that captures something of the spirit of the very best pub...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: Nov/Dec/2014
The Birth of Jungle Cumbia
Since The Roots of Chicha gave Peru’s guitar-driven, bar-band chicha music worldwide exposure six years ago there has been a...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: March/2014
ShadowLines
Those who know the work of British composer, producer and musician Shammi Pithia will know to expect a dreamy, cinematic...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: October/2016
Message on the Wind
Thursday Island is a small place – only 3.5 square kilometres in size – lying off the northern tip of...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: October/2013
