Reviews
Awake
There are some beautiful songs opening the second album by this folk duo, building on the impact of their debut...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2018
Norwegian Oud
Yinon Muallem | Yinon Muallem & Guy Mintus
Conceived and recorded throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Norwegian Oud is the latest album from oud player, percussionist, and composer Yinon...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: October/2021
Folk Tale
Now in his mid 60s, the iconic Irish folk trou¬badour still packs a punch, if this latest offering is anything...
Reviewed by Gerry Quinn in issue: March/2012
No Wahala in the Dance!: Adventures in Contemporary Reggae, Dub & Electronics
Independent label No Wahala Sounds emerged five years ago, releasing limited-edition vinyl reissues of little-known African gems. Now the label...
Reviewed by David Katz in issue: March/2020
The Ballad of Dood & Juanita
Explaining The Ballad of Dood & Juanita to an interviewer, Sturgill Simpson offered, ‘I’ve only ever really been interested in...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: December/2021
Funeral for Justice
Forget desert blues. Mdou Moctar insist they are a rock band, influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen as much...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: June/2024
Zarb-e Osul
After having begun learning tombak (goblet drum) in Iran at the age of ten, Tabassian's rhythmic journey would later begin...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: June/2021
Funky Highlife
A 1975 release on the Essiebons label from Ghana, this is an album of occasionally funky but mostly sweet highlife,...
Reviewed by Alastair Johnston in issue: Jan/Feb/2013
Tuath: Songs of the Northlands
Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie
Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona Mackenzie have been working together for 25 years now, notably in the bands Anam and...
Reviewed by Rob Adams in issue: May/2020
Shaman!
With the return of original band member Dr Margaux Simmons on flute, the Pyramids are now seven. This alone helps...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: November/2020
