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Review of Líquido

Líquido

Deco Ensemble

RecArt

Rating: ★★★

Opening with ‘Triunfal’, a typically lyrical, mood-swinging Astor Piazzolla number, this UK-based quintet set out the stall of their second...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: March/2020

Review of Bending the Dark

Bending the Dark

The Imagined Village

ECC Records

Rating: ★★★

Here is music that illustrates how all culture begins as an idea in the human mind. The third Imagined Village...

Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: June/2012

Review of The Genesis Project

The Genesis Project

East Journey featuring Yothu Yindi

East Journey

Rating: ★★★

The link between young Arnhem Land outfit East Journey and veteran Aboriginal band Yothu Yindi is a family one. East...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: July/2015

Review of Sur la Route des Caravanes

Sur la Route des Caravanes

Les Tambours de Brazza

Buda Musique

Rating: ★★★★

The group’s name suggests they are a drum and dance ensemble. But Les Tambours de Brazza are much more than...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Apr/May/2013

Review of Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow

Israel ‘Iz’ Kamakawiwo’ole

Decca

Rating: ★★★★★

Let’s dispense with the jokes first. The late great Hawaiian vocalist and ukulele player Israel ‘Iz’ Kama– kawiwo’ole was so...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: March/2011

Review of Tropical Discotheque

Tropical Discotheque

Sofrito

Strut

Rating: ★★★★

The heavy Afro-Latin sounds here are courtesy of the ever-reliable Strut Records, who have teamed up with tropical music collective...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: March/2011

Review of My Life

My Life

Sia Tolno

Lusafrica

Rating: ★★★

It’s all a matter of interpretation. To some, Guinean singer Sia Tolno’s easy shifting back and forth between traditional styles...

Reviewed by Nige Tassell in issue: Jan/Feb/2012

Review of Caravan Palace

Caravan Palace

Caravan Palace

Wrasse Records

Rating: ★★★

France has long led the way when it comes to contemporary artists reinterpreting Gypsy jazz and swing, inevitably inspired by...

Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: June/2011

Review of Muzikr

Muzikr

Carlou D

World Village 450013

Rating: ★★★

He’s been rumoured to be Senegal’s next big thing for years, and for good reason. Carlou D has steadily climbed...

Reviewed by Katharina Lobeck Kane in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa

The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa

VARIOUS ARTISTS

World Music Network

Rating: ★★★★

If time travel ever becomes a viable option, Africa during the 1960s and 70s will be a priority destination if...

Reviewed by Nige Tassell in issue: June/2012

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