Reviews
Argot
Rarely does technological invention deliver such a beautiful result as Argot, the fourth album by Italian pianist Nicoletta Favari and...
Reviewed by Justin Turford in issue: April/2025
Boleros Psicodélicos II
The bolero is the Latin American equivalent of the torch song, expressing the anguish of love and loss, and using...
Reviewed by Kim Burton in issue: August/2025
In Memory of Ethiopia’s Greatest Azmari
Bahru Kegne | Chalachew Ashenafi & Ilita Band
After the success of the Netherlands’ band The Ex’s collaboration with Getatchew Mekuria, Terrie Hessel, the band’s guitarist, has issued...
Reviewed by Chris Menist in issue: March/2014
Remixed
Luisa Maita debuted last year with the delicious Lero Lero, an album which this publication described as ‘dreamy an d...
Reviewed by Alex Robinson in issue: March/2011
Guitar Solo: Universo Musical de Egberto Gismonti
Daniel Murray, a highly regarded Brazilian guitarist, has here put together a well-balanced tribute to the legendary Egberto Gismonti –...
Reviewed by Charlotte Algar in issue: December/2019
Permanent War
Sir Jean & NMB Afrobeat Experience
This French outfit comprise singer Sir Jean accompanied by the style-shifting brass band known as the NMB Afrobeat Experience. They...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: December/2016
Noites Brasileiras
These are admittedly troubling times for Brazil. Having elected a president known for his polemic and hostile quotes on minorities...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: July/2019
Global Griot
Eric Bibb knows what he's doing by now. He's released about 40 albums, give or take, and netted a bunch...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: Jan/Feb/2019
