Reviews
Nights in the Belly of Bohemia
Gabriel Moreno’s new album shows the singer-songwriter at the height of his powers. The London-based Gibraltarian poet/musician explores the dilemmas...
Reviewed by Tony Gillam in issue: June/2025
Marwar Stories
Thanks to Lorca’s duende theory – which has scant foundation in Andalusian history or culture – we tend to think...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2025
État Coupable
The latest release from Iraqi-Belgian outfit Use Knife, sees Saif Al-Qaissy, Stef Hereen and Kwinten Mordijk plunging deeper into their...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: June/2025
Kaira
Toumani Diabaté | Toumani Diabaté & Sidiki Diabaté
This was the album that created an icon. The late Toumani Diabaté released his debut Kaira in 1988 and it...
Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: April/2025
Metamorfoses, Riddims e Afins
BNegão is known for his vocal work primarily with stoned rap-rockers Planet Hemp and his own band Seletores de Frequência....
Reviewed by Andy Cumming in issue: April/2025
Songs for You
Recorded as a tribute to Power’s late father, Songs for You is a touchingly heartfelt collection of covers. Harbach &...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: April/2025
Yarın Yoksa
Fans of groove-laden psyche will love this offering from these boundary-defying purveyors of vintage-style Anatolian soul. The silky vocals of...
Reviewed by Simon Cross in issue: April/2025
Orchestrations
Buttery has pursued a more eclectic approach to incorporating global styles into his guitar playing than his fellow South African...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: April/2025
Jazz is Dead JID022
Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
In 2022 and at 86-years-old, Ebo Taylor performed in the US for the first time. Already a legend of highlife...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: April/2025
Tears of Injustice
Mdou Moctar, dubbed ‘the Hendrix of the Sahara’ for his blistering electric guitar riffs, has, on this acoustic companion piece...
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: February/March/2025
