Reviews
Nduggu
Rafiki Jazz have carved out a reputation for their beautifully fluid mixing of musical traditions that always sounds natural, never...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: June/2021
Bimo
This is the fifth album from the Senegalese griot and kora player who has been UK based for the last...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: August/September/2022
Herencia
Cuba’s thrilling music scene is constantly throwing up new artists whose dashing approach takes your breath away. Harold López-Nussa is...
Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: March/2010
Putumayo Presents: Vintage Italia
Putumayo clearly have a loyal following, although I've personally always been turned off by the twee cover art and their...
Reviewed by Merlyn Driver in issue: July/2017
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
Hover
This second album from esteemed fiddle player Bryony Griffith brings together an outstanding collection of both known and less-common English...
Reviewed by Rachel Cunniffe in issue: March/2019
A História do Nordeste
The story of Luiz Gonzaga could have come straight out of a novel by Brazilian writer Jorge Amado: at 18...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: Jan/Feb/2019
Rhythm & Fado
Any musician should be wise enough to let his or her biography inform their music, and this is particularly true...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: June/2019
Matanë Malit
Increasingly often, recordings turn up for review that might perhaps be referred to under the heading ‘FAWMoR’ – Forcibly Assigned...
Reviewed by Kim Burton in issue: March/2013
