Reviews
The Morning Tempest
Having recently picked up Radio 2's Young Folk Award, Josie Duncan and Pablo Lafuente have released their debut album, and...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: May/2018
Brazilian Beats 7
One of the great things about the Brazilian Beats series is that it has precious few restraints to its remit....
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: Jan/Feb/2014
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
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
