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Finally given a UK release, this colla¬boration between two past masters dates back to 2007, and pretty much steers clear...
Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
The Magical Voice From Mongolia
This compilation from three previous releases and a selection of recent live recordings showcases the intimate reflective singing of Urna,...
Reviewed by Michael Ormiston in issue: Jan/Feb/2013
Dance
If ever a band were overdue a lifetime achievement award it is Blowzabella. Not only have they written a stack...
Reviewed by Andrew Letcher in issue: October/2010
Warian Echoe
With quality local recordings still a novelty in Papua New Guinea, producer Raymond Chin is attempting to change that with...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: Apr/May/2011
Caresse de l'Âme
The Comoros islands are like four giant stepping-stones in the Indian Ocean standing between north Madagascar and Africa. Legend tells...
Reviewed by Paddy Bush in issue: June/2012
And Even the Sheep Shall Dance / A Little Bit Slanted (with Molly Donnery) / Tales of Colonsay (with Jessie Summerhayes)
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The Ciderhouse Rebellion must be the most prolific outfit in folk...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: July/2024
Agua del Sol
It’s easy to forget Hijos de Agüeybaná are from Puerto Rico. Their sound recalls the percussive rhythms and call-and-response patterns...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: Jan/Feb/2013
The Rough Guide to African Roots Revival
One of the keys to success in the competitive compilation market is to find fresh and interesting thematic approaches that...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2012
Kigali Y’Izahabu
The most exciting thing about Kigali Y'Izahabu is that it is potentially going to reach an audience who might not...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Jan/Feb/2011
Walimizi
Mayotte is a little island and French overseas department situated in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar where the...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: March/2023
