Reviews
Noites Brasileiras
These are admittedly troubling times for Brazil. Having elected a president known for his polemic and hostile quotes on minorities...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: July/2019
Persiennes d’Iran
I’m often frustrated by the many talented female Iranian musicians, particularly instrumentalists, who don’t get the exposure and recognition they...
Reviewed by Laudan Nooshin in issue: January/2021
Beyond Destruction
This album has an impressive cast list. To name but three: Iraqi vocalist, and composer Aida Nadeem, Tunisian oud player...
Reviewed by Max Reinhardt in issue: July/2013
Imaginarium
As the daughter of one of the Assad Brothers, a world-beating Brazilian classical guitar duo, it's perhaps no surprise that...
Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: Aug/Sep/2014
Bhumika
Those in the West intrigued by India's rich musical traditions used to face a long trip to learn more. Now...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: Jan/Feb/2019
Compay Son con Pasión
At first glance this CD looks off-putting: the sleeve being reminiscent of a flier taped to the desk of a...
Reviewed by Philip Sweeney in issue: Aug/Sep/2014
Amplitude
Danças Ocultas & Orquestra Filarmonia das Beiras
The concertina is as versatile as it is portable – hence its pivotal role in American, Argentinian and South African...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: March/2017
Unexpected Guests
The title-track of Unexpected Guests lives up to the billing. Bagpiper Craig Downie blares dramatically over a boisterous tabla beat....
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: January/2021
