Reviews
The Grove
Originally a classical musician, clarinettist Kate Luxmoore re–cast herself as a composer and improviser in order to broaden her sonic...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: Apr/May/2010
Take Care, Take Cover
Building on the promise of their fine 2014 debut album, Housewarming, and 2015's EP September, Melbourne's Mae Triocontinue to impress...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: October/2017
The Rough Guide to the Music of the Mediterranean
Though quite pleasant listening, this CD isn’t a comprehensive cross-section of Mediterranean music, but rather a disparate collection of genres...
Reviewed by Philip Sweeney in issue: October/2013
The Newpart
Canadian fiddler, singer and step dancer April Verch has been a figure on the Canadian folk scene since the early...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: June/2015
The Outlander
On his first album, Sweet England, Jim Moray included ‘The Seeds of Love’, the first folk song Cecil Sharp collected....
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: December/2019
A Caribbean Songbook
You may well ask, “what's an album of Caribbean standards doing in the Pacific section?” Well, it makes sense when...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: Jan/Feb/2015
Symphonique
Le Vent du Nord have quickly established themselves as one of Quebec's leading tradition-based music groups, and rightfully so. Their...
Reviewed by Li Robbins in issue: Aug/Sep/2011
Linzay Young & Joel Savoy
When Joel Savoy was a teenager, he learned from some of the veteran musicians living in and around his hometown...
Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
Wake Up Sinners
The Dirt Daubers are a west Kentucky trio who try to put a fresh spin on mountain music/old-time music. Vocals...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: July/2012
Songs of the Roma
Simon Thacker & Justyna Jablonska
This exploration of the rich Gypsy heritage of Balkan music is the second album by Scottish guitarist Simon Thacker with...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: February/March/2025
