Reviews
Sam Gleaves & Tyler Hughes
Traditional themes of family, community and social justice dominate the debut album by Sam Gleaves and Tyler Hughes, two young...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: December/2017
Worldwize Part 1: North & South
Having started out as a busking duo in the idyllic surfing town of Byron Bay, Australian roots band Blue King...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: Apr/May/2011
The Yew & The Orchard
Cillian Vallely & David Doocey
The long tradition of music flowing between the east and west of Ireland’s northern counties is nimbly caught in The...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: April/2024
Siparia to Soweto
Hugh Masekela & Siparia Deltones
Hugh Masekela first heard the Trinidadian steel pan orchestra the Siparia Deltones when they were opening act at the inaugural...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: January/February/2024
Rodrigo & Gabriela & C.U.B.A — Area 52
As successful as previous albums from the rocked-up flamenco guitar wizards have been, someone clearly decided it was time to...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2012
Wild Goats & Unmarried Women
She’Koyokh have carved out a reputation as one of the UK’s brightest world music bands. These young Londoners effortlessly blend...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: June/2014
Tülay German & François Rabbath
Tülay German & François Rabbath
Vocalist Tülay German cut her teeth as a jazz singer in Istanbul nightclubs in the early 60s before bursting onto...
Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: November/2021
Rocket Juice & The Moon
It's hard to underestimate the impact Damon Albarn has had on traditional concepts of what constitutes ‘world music’, via such...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2012
Between the Sky & Prairie
The Grasslands Ensemble & Daniel Ho
Daniel Ho is a Grammy-winning Hawaiian musician and producer, best known for his innovative work on the ukulele. On Between...
Reviewed by Merlyn Driver in issue: March/2018
Indian Ragas & Medieval Song
Dominique Vellard, Ken Zuckerman, Anindo Chatterjee & Keyvan Chemirani
The tenor Dominique Vellard is an outstanding figure in the performance of early and Renaissance music, while Ken Zuckerman is...
Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: Apr/May/2012
