Reviews

Criollo Electrik

Roberto López

After leading a number of big bands in Canada, where he is based, López has switched to a small combo...

Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: March/2018

Luyando

Mokoomba

The best young band in Zimbabwe are back at last. It has been nearly five years since Mokoomba released their...

Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: April/2017

Hombre de Piedra

Axel Krygier

Axel Krygier, the Buenos Aires-born, Switzerland-based multi-instrumentalist, is back with another catchy and refreshingly unpredictable disc. His quirks have definitely...

Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: Apr/May/2015

ONDA

Jambinai

Four years ago, a trio of South Korean musicians played in London as part of the K-Music Festival and provided...

Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: July/2019

Hommage

Itamar Erez & The Adama Ensemble

Erez is an Israeli-born Canadian composer, guitarist and pianist who recently moved back to Israel. There he established his ensemble...

Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: June/2011

공 空 ('Empty')

Melanie Eden

Melanie Eden is an Australian performance poet and musician who does not do things by halves. Notable for her unvarnished...

Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: December/2021

Djine Bora

BKO

On their third album this five-piece band from Bamako in Mali have completely mastered their astonishing fusion of traditional and...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: August/September/2022

Family Affair

Inna de Yard | Inna De Yard

It's fun to imagine a group of reggae legends hauled up in a villa for days, switching between recording sessions...

Reviewed by Celeste Cantor-Stephens in issue: July/2023

Louken

Wifa

Wifa has all the attributes of a successful new artist: powerful voice, strong melodies and an intriguing history. Born in...

Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: July/2023

Another Place

PACHYMAN | Pachyman

When Pachyman (Pachy García) left San Juan for Los Angeles back in the day, he carried a love of dub...

Reviewed by Max Reinhardt in issue: July/2025