Reviews
Wild and Free
Despite the passing of reggae legend Bob Marley over two decades ago, his family legacy lives on. On top of...
Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: Nov/Dec/2011
One Sky
After escaping the Iraq-Iran war in the 1990s, the oud (lute) player Rahim AlHaj moved to the US; Letters From...
Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: July/2018
One and All
For years The Fisherman’s Friends entertained their mates, holidaymakers and most of all themselves, by singing shanties every week in...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Nov/Dec/2013
Chapter One
With a 1973 debut record floating somewhere between San Francisco and Lagos, Blo were the pioneers of African rock. Fusing...
Reviewed by Edward Craggs in issue: Nov/Dec/2013
One Thought Away
If you’re not familiar with Gurtu's remarkable versatility as a tabla maestro and composer who has played with everyone from...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: May/2023
A Beginner's Guide to Sublime Frequencies Vol One & Two
Curated by Tim Smolens and Chris Bogen of experimental international outfit High Castle Teleorkestra, this rake through Sublime Frequencies’ esoteric...
Reviewed by Spencer Grady in issue: June/2023
Onwards to Mars!
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fanfare Ciocărlia's launch, Onwards to Mars! serves up 14 new recordings. There are a...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: July/2016
Collaborations: Volume One
Ten years on from their inception, Hackney Colliery Band have embarked on an ambitious collaborative journey, with this record setting...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: July/2019
Songs That Made Us Free
With a predominantly South African cast among musicians from 17 other countries, this multicultural collection of freedom songs, old and...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: July/2019
All We Have is Now
Self-proclaimed Highland neo-trad quintet Elephant Sessions are a curious mix of traditional roots, electronic, rock and funk. Comprising Euan Smille...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: July/2017
