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Review of Lullabies

Lullabies

Abigail Lapell

Outside Music

Rating: ★★★

Lullabies – cradle songs – a term derived from the middle English ‘lullen’ (lull) and ‘bye’ (near), and, much further...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: January/February/2024

Review of Les Îles du Désert

Les Îles du Désert

Loy Ehrlich

Babani Records

Rating: ★★★

Loy Ehrlich was one multi-instrumental third of France’s esteemed Hadouk Trio, whose co-founder and fellow ex-Gong member, Didier Malherbe, guests...

Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: November/2024

Review of Bilambiyal (The Learning)

Bilambiyal (The Learning)

Radical Son

Wantok Musik

Rating: ★★★★★

It’s been a decade since Radical Son (aka David Leha) burst onto the Australian scene with his brilliant 2014 album...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: August/2024

Review of Ambiance Argile

Ambiance Argile

L’Étrangleuse

La Curieuse

Rating: ★★★★

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

Review of Iroko

Iroko

Omar Sosa & Tiganá Santana

Selo Sesc

Rating: ★★★★★

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

Review of Una Ronda Més

Una Ronda Més

Fenya Rai

Segell Microscopi

Rating: ★★

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

Review of Sing Your Own Song

Sing Your Own Song

Andrew Gurruwiwi Band

Top of the World

Gaga Music

Rating: ★★★★

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

Review of Gaga Gundul

Gaga Gundul

Peemaï & Gayam 16

Collectif Koa

Rating: ★★★

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

Review of Seasons of the Road

Seasons of the Road

Alsarah & The Nubatones

Alsarah Production

Rating: ★★★

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

Review of Abundância

Abundância

Maria João

Galileo MC

Rating: ★★★★

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

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