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Review of Studies in Bossa

Studies in Bossa

Raf Vilar

Far Out

Rating: ★★★

Following on from assorted Azymuth-related releases over the last few years, Far Out keep it in the family with this...

Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: Apr/May/2011

Review of Prophecy

Prophecy

Mulele Matondo Afrika

Haile Music

Rating: ★★★

Mulele is a UK-based guitarist working in a variety of styles including jazz, pop, hip-hop and world music. Although he...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Jan/Feb/2013

Review of 360°

360°

Kongo Dia Ntotila

Pussyfoot Records

Rating: ★★★★

Mulele Matondo was born in Kinshasa but his career was built in Zimbabwe, working with the Lubumbashi Stars and the...

Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: July/2019

Review of An East African Journey

An East African Journey

Omar Sosa

Top of the World

OTA Records

Rating: ★★★★

The Grammy-nominated Cuban jazz pianist and composer Omar Sosa has been involved in an impressive array of fusion projects, working...

Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: April/2021

Review of Matter of Time

Matter of Time

Dallahan

Dallahan

Rating: ★★★★

Edinburgh-based Dallahan follow their promising debut, When the Day is on the Turn, with the no less energetic and enjoyable...

Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: June/2016

Review of Fofoulah

Fofoulah

Fofoulah

Top of the World

Glitterbeat Records

Rating: ★★★★

With solid roots in West African sabar drumming, Fofoulah blend multiple genres to create a complex fusion of modern pop,...

Reviewed by Mike Fleck in issue: Nov/Dec/2014

Review of Chakras & 5 Elements

Chakras & 5 Elements

Pierre Redon & Ensemble 9

Les Soeurs Grées

Rating: ★★

This album devised by French avant-garde composer and multi-disciplinary artist Pierre Redon, explores connections between sound and healing. Several designated...

Reviewed by Merlyn Driver in issue: April/2021

Review of The Hum

The Hum

O'Hooley & Tidow

Top of the World

No Masters

Rating: ★★★★

A neighbour of Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow brought them news that the sale of a house close by had...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Apr/May/2014

Review of 10

10

Che Sudaka

Cavernicola Records

Rating: ★★★

It's a great back story: five musicians from Colombia and Argentina living illegally in Barcelona meet playing music on the...

Reviewed by Russell Patron in issue: Apr/May/2012

Review of Galata

Galata

Orchestra Bailam e Compagnia di Canto Trallalero

Felmay

Rating: ★★★★

This is an intriguing imaginary musical journey. From the Middle Ages onwards, merchants from the Republic of Genoa established trading...

Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Aug/Sept/2013

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