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Review of Caricias

Caricias

Katja Šulc

Casete Mexico

Rating: ★★★

Slovenian singer-songwriter Katja Šulc’s career began in 2008 with a homage to Mila Kačič, a poet celebrated in her homeland,...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2021

Review of Consciente y Positiva

Consciente y Positiva

Paco Mendoza

Chusma Records

Rating: ★★★

If there was ever an artistwho encompassed the whole global reach of cumbia music, Paco Mendoza would be it. Born...

Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: March/2011

Review of This Is Funkiwala

This Is Funkiwala

VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists

Funkiwala

Rating: ★★★★★

London-based record label Funkiwala is a global music treasure trove, a spiritual and (hopefully) commercial home for the best and...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: December/2022

Review of The Broken Tongue

The Broken Tongue

Daniel Kahn & The Painted Bird

Oriente RIEN CD 73

Rating: ★★★

The much talked-about Yiddish revival has one of its most eloquent advocates in the American accord¬ionist and Berlin resident, Daniel...

Reviewed by Lemez Lovas in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Feast Frost Bites

Feast Frost Bites

Belshazzar’s

Wild Goose Records WGS366CD

Rating: ★★★

Pauls Hutchinson and Sartin return with a festive offering of carols and tunes to see us through yuletide. The result...

Reviewed by Andy Letcher in issue: Jan/Feb/2010

Review of Vagarosa

Vagarosa

Céu

Top of the World

Six Degrees 6570361160-20th

Rating: ★★★★★

It's been four years since Céu released her first solo album in Brazil – enough time for her to have...

Reviewed by Alex Robinson in issue: Jan/Feb/2010

Review of Gerasonobu

Gerasonobu

Elida Almeida

Lusafrica

Rating: ★★★

At the age of 27, Elida Almeida is a high achiever: Gerasonobu is her fourth album and she is considered...

Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: April/2021

Review of Transatlantic Sessions 4: Volume 2

Transatlantic Sessions 4: Volume 2

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Whirlie Records

Rating: ★★★★

The second CD release taken from last year's fourth outing of the Transatlantic Sessions TV series captures – much better...

Reviewed by Sue Wilson in issue: Nov/Dec/2010

Review of Rough Guide to Salsa Divas

Rough Guide to Salsa Divas

VARIOUS ARTISTS

World Music Network RGNET 1228CD

Rating: ★★★★

Asked to name 15 Latin divas, most people will stop at Celia Cruz. The album opens with a classic, and...

Reviewed by Sue Steward in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Afrolution Vol 2: The Original African Hip-Hop Collection

Afrolution Vol 2: The Original African Hip-Hop Collection

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Afrolution 003

Rating: ★★★★

This second edition of African hip-hop compilations from the UK label Afrolution is a masterstroke of music collecting, a vibrant...

Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

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