Reviews
Blue
On your first listen to this album, you’ll be immediately struck by its ‘crossover’ nature – the fusion of baroque...
Reviewed by James Roriston in issue: December/2020
The Drunken Wind of Life: The Poem/Songs of Tin Ujević
Musical relations between the US and Croatia are of long standing, with some of the earliest recordings of the tamburica...
Reviewed by Kim Burton in issue: October/2015
As the Crow Flies
The old-time music trio known as Sheesham & Lotus & ‘Son are well known for their dusty and antiquated sound,...
Reviewed by Matt Milton in issue: May/2019
AnásanA
While this is the first solo album from the Greek pianist, singer and composer, it’s certainly not her recording debut....
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: July/2022
Move
Toronto’s Sultans of String continue their Spanish-guitars-and-fiddle road trip with their third album. Something of a travelogue that careers across...
Reviewed by Li Robbins in issue: March/2012
Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument: Shemonmuanaye
Whilst we’re used to hearing lilting scales from vintage Ethiopia, this latest reissue from Awesome Tapes from Africa is like...
Reviewed by Chris Menist in issue: October/2013
Smokey Joe
FolkLaw are a folk-rock four piece from the Gloucester area of England – an easy-going part of the world. Their...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: December/2016
Passionate Voice: Hindustani Classical Music Beyond Borders
Supriyo Dutta & Federico Sanesi
Supriyo Dutta is one of the more established classical vocalists of the younger generation, with a sizeable following in India...
Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: June/2018
Dounia Tabolo
Now in his mid-70s, Traoré was allegedly playing African blues guitar even before the late, great Ali Farka Touré. His...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Jan/Feb/2018
