Reviews
Towards An Expanse
This is Berlin-based Dumama’s debut solo album, following on from Buffering Juju, work the South African singer made as one...
Reviewed by Kwanele Sosibo in issue: May/2026
Through the Walls
Anna Lowenstein is a fine UK-based klezmer violinist and composer. This record is a very personal one, based on her...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: May/2026
Kinshasa In Action
“In Action” is the key part of this title. A release bristling with life and possibility, KINACT’s Kinshasa In Action...
Reviewed by Rosie Esther Solomon in issue: May/2026
Two Moons
Known for her numerous appearances on film and video game soundtracks (notably Mulan, Kung Fu Panda 4 and Civilization VII),...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: May/2026
Chamber Music
It’s always good to see young guitarists coming through and flying the flag for acoustic instrumental music. Miami-based Conor Moore...
Reviewed by Glenn Kimpton in issue: May/2026
Banda Dois
Having quit formal politics and swapped President Lula and Brasilia for a return to the international circuit, Gil presents us...
Reviewed by Sue Steward in issue: July/2010
Beyond the Blue
Jamaican toasting legend Big Youth collaborates here with travelling French producers Brain Damage and Sam Clayton Jr in a heady...
Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: Aug/Sep/2021
Palagoma
This is a major improvement on ODD OKODDO’s 2024 album Negore. The duo invites veteran Kenyan singer Ogoya Nengo to...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: May/2026
