Reviews
Elixir
Ola Fresca is, as their name insists, a ‘fresh wave’ from Brooklyn. The band's singer, songwriter and arranger, José Conde,...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: October/2015
Waterman
Along with his brothers Ward and Koen, diatonic accordion player Hartwin is one third of the terrific Trio Dhoore, a...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: April/2021
Yet We Sing
Germany has enjoyed a long-standing love affair with Celtic music, and Cara, featuring four of Germany's finest traditional musicians and...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: April/2016
Cubafrobeat
Lokkhi Terra meets Dele Sosimi
Lokkhi Terra are one of London's most authentic groups. They are a Latin-flavoured collective whose keyboard player and bandleader Kishon...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: December/2018
The Queen of Hearts
Offa Rex comprise English singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney and US indie rockers The Decemberists; Queen of Hearts is the result of...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: October/2017
Tempos Futuros
Like long-time partner in rhythm, drummer Ivan ‘Mamao’ Conti, Azymuth’s veteran bassist Alex Malheiros makes an occasional solo sortie. This...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: March/2022
The Earth with her Crowns
Laura Cannell is an improvising musician who plays violin, often overbowing, a technique that allows her to sound all four...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sept/2020
George Sansome
One third of BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award nominees Granny's Attic, Sansome releases his solo debut. This self-titled album...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: July/2020
L’Intégrale
The story of the four-piece band Faham begins with one of the murkier episodes in 20th century European history. Uprooted...
Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: October/2013
