Reviews
Invite
The Trio Chemirani is made up of a father and two brothers – all Iranian percussionists – based in France....
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: October/2011
Egypt: Vocal & Instrumental Art of the 19th Century
Aïcha Redouane & Al-Adwar Ensemble
This recording is probably aimed more at aficionados of Middle Eastern classical music than the casual listener, for the real...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
Diversions Vol 4: The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake
When Molly Drake's poems and songs came to light they attracted some attention. There was a radio documentary, for which...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: July/2017
Bahamas: Goombay 1951-59
This double CD offers a definitive selection of Bahamian goombay music from the style's 1950s golden period. Centred around the...
Reviewed by Charles De Ledesma in issue: Nov/Dec/2011
Ol'Jansa
Olof Jönsson also known fondly as Ol'Jansa, was a Swedish flute player from Härjedalen in the centre of Sweden, born...
Reviewed by Merlyn Driver in issue: March/2018
Good People, Take Warning
Sarah Makem | The Voice of the People Various Artists | Various Artists
The first 20 volumes of The Voice of The People, compiled by series editor Reg Hall from Topic Records’ huge...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2012
Up the Cut
For Black Country native Jon Wilks’ third album he has eschewed the fuller arrangements of 2018’s Midlife for a lean...
Reviewed by Glenn Kimpton in issue: May/2021
Classical Bhajans
A charismatic leader, preacher and singer of bhajans (Hindu devotional hymns) Swamy Haridhos has evolved a musical style which combines...
Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: Nov/Dec/2010
Novaera
If you don’t speak Sardo, the language of Sardinia, then you’re destined to seek other kinds of satisfaction in the...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2015
