Reviews
Ambiance Argile
Maël Salètes is a French musician who has enjoyed an intriguing and far-reaching career. He learned to play the djeli...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: August/2024
Iroko
The Cuban pianist, Omar Sosa, has worked with artists and picked up awards around the world. Here, he partners with...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: September/2024
Una Ronda Més
Una Ronda Més (One More Round) is the third album from Fenya Rai who hail from Valls, south-west of Barcelona....
Reviewed by Jo Setters in issue: September/2024
Sing Your Own Song
Hailing from the remote Nhulunbuy region in northeast Arnhem Land, bandleader Andrew Minyapa Gurruwiwi is also a popular broadcaster on...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: August/2024
Gaga Gundul
Since their eponymous debut in 2017, French electric jazz quartet Peemaï, from Montpellier, have rearranged Asian traditional tunes, following bassist...
Reviewed by Jean Berry in issue: September/2024
Seasons of the Road
Alsarah released her solo debut, Aljawal with Soundway Records in 2013. Two albums mixing East African and modern influences with...
Reviewed by Jean Berry in issue: June/2025
Abundância
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of her career, Portuguese singer Maria João is releasing one of her boldest records to...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: May/2025
Ponda
With Ponda, Cameroonian pianist and singer Patrick Bebey delivers a record that seamlessly fuses jazz, African tradition and Western folk...
Reviewed by Andrew Taylor-Dawson in issue: February/March/2025
Héritage
A decade on from Songhoy Blues’ explosive debut Music in Exile, it’s probably time to stop calling the band from...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: February/March/2025
Come Tenderness
This newly mastered compilation from the Australian Dead Can Dance co-founder showcases her distinctive artistry. Known for her film compositions,...
Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: April/2025
