Reviews
Summat's Brewin’
This talented folk duo's latest project is the Summat's Brewin’ Micro Tour and album, subtitled ‘a celebration of real ale,...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
H
Oud player Grégory Dargent is best known for his collaborations with Algerian singer Houria Aïchi and French pianist-singer Babx. He...
Reviewed by Daniel Brown in issue: July/2019
Oro
Grammy-nominated darlings Choc Quib Town are the real deal: a trio who preserve the heritage of such traditional Afro-Colombian rhythms...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: June/2010
Your Comfort Zone
Cumbia grooves, salsa horn riffs and calls to rebellion coalesce on this bombastic record. Opener ‘You are the Revolution’ could...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: October/2025
Shapes of the Fall
Close to two decades ago painter, poet and musical polymath, Piers Faccini, released his solo debut on Label Bleu. Since...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: May/2021
Rhythms of Azerbaijani Dances
This is the latest in Felmay’s series of Azerbaijani music that focuses on folk and dance repertoire, and it features...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Nov/Dec/2013
Disko Telegraf
Balkan Taksim are the latest act to push the Balkan sound into fresh and exciting Turkish territory, reminding one of...
Reviewed by Robert Rigney in issue: June/2021
The Railway
Napier's follow-up to 2016's The River is a very personal and inviting little gem. It's inspired by his hometown of...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: November/2018
Turmoil & Tinfoil
Something must be wrong with my ears. Every advance review of Turmoil & Tinfoil, the debut album by Nashville-based fourth-generation...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: December/2017
Ilha d’Melodia
Ceuzany used to front Cordas do Sol, whose album Lume d’Lenha was apparently bought by one in ten Cape Verdeans....
Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: November/2016
