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Review of Zando Ya Makambo

Zando Ya Makambo

Richard Kasongo

Prosmart

Rating: ★★★

This is the latest in a series of releases from London studio Pro Smart under the direction of Congolese musician...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: November/2020

Review of Kistvaen

Kistvaen

Calan

Recordiau Sienco Records

Rating: ★★★★

The title of the fifth album from one of Wales’ most talked about folk bands means ‘Burial Chamber’ and is...

Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: July/2020

Review of Sandkorn

Sandkorn

Sigrid Moldestad

heilo

Rating: ★★★★

She’s a proud guardian of the Norwegian tradition, but unswerving creativity, dedication and innovation areundoubtedly qualities that earned Sigrid Moldestad...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: Jan/Feb/2011

Review of Epleslang

Epleslang

MAAR

Ta:lik

Rating: ★★★★

Here's a party, a celebration and an exploration by musicians who come from different backgrounds yet who share a chemistry...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: July/2016

Review of Legend of the Bulgarian Clarinet

Legend of the Bulgarian Clarinet

Georgi Koev

BMA Productions

Rating: ★★★★

This wonderful selection, devoted to clarinettist Georgi Koev (born 1910), has been recovered by Canadian Yves Moreau from the tape...

Reviewed by Kim Burton in issue: April/2016

Review of Peacock

Peacock

Dr L Subramaniam & Roby Lakatos

Top of the World

Avanti Classic

Rating: ★★★★

The meeting of two virtuoso violinists from different genres is always interesting. Roby Lakatos is from a long dynasty of...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: October/2020

Review of Canción de Otoño

Canción de Otoño

Pablo Milanés & José María Vitier

Fol Records

Rating: ★★★

Now a long-term resident of Galicia, the legendary Cuban protest singer Pablo Milanés is content these days to croon about...

Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: October/2015

Review of Diré

Diré

Idrissa Soumaoro

Mieruba

Rating: ★★★★

This is the third album from a highly respected musician from Mali. His two earlier solo albums were produced by...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: October/2023

Review of Unheard Landscapes

Unheard Landscapes

Mikko H Haapoja

Unheard Landscapes

Rating: ★★

Haapoja is a Helsinki-based producer and includes one of Finland’s current favourite bands, Okra Playground, among his credits. On Unheard...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: November/2023

Review of Red Mist

Red Mist

Tian Qiyi feat Jah Wobble

Top of the World

Pagoda Arts

Rating: ★★★★

John Wardle, aka Jah Wobble, has enjoyed a remarkable career. One of Britain’s most adventurous bass guitarists, he played in...

Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: November/2023

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