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Review of Nosotras Somos

Nosotras Somos

Las Migas

Chesapik

Rating: ★★★

In the male– dominated world of flamenco, all-female groups like Las Migas are still a rarity – even in Catalonia’s...

Reviewed by Russell Parton in issue: Nov/Dec/2012

Review of The Ravishing Genius of Bones

The Ravishing Genius of Bones

Brian Finnegan

Singing Tree Music

Rating: ★★★★

Anyone still labouring under the misapprehension that the tin whistle is a poor man's instrument will have their preconceptions shattered...

Reviewed by Andy Letcher in issue: Nov/Dec/2010

Review of Panama! 3

Panama! 3

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Soundway SNDWCD/LP018

Rating: ★★★★

How much music can little Panama keep finding in its vaults? With the third instalment of Soundway’s Panama series (subtitled...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Jan/Feb/2010

Review of El Valle de la Infancia

El Valle de la Infancia

Dino Saluzzi Group

ECM

Rating: ★★★★

A son, a brother and a nephew join Argentinian bandoneón (squeezebox) virtuoso Dino Saluzzi for this latest offering from the...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Aug/Sep/2014

Review of I Vine Speil (In the Mirror of Wine)

I Vine Speil (In the Mirror of Wine)

Mahsa Vahdat & Skruk

Kirkelig Kulturversted

Rating: ★★

Mahsa Vahdat is one of the most courageous and enterprising of contemporary Iranian singers. Courageous bec ause despite restrictions on...

Reviewed by Laudan Nooshin in issue: March/2011

Review of Alex Wilson Presents Salsa Veritas: Truly for Dancers

Alex Wilson Presents Salsa Veritas: Truly for Dancers

Alex Wilson

Suisa

Rating: ★★★★

UK-born jazz pianist¬producer Alex Wilson might spend most of his time in Switzer¬land – one of the several countries he...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Jan/Feb/2012

Review of Bend Skin Beats

Bend Skin Beats

André Marie Tala

RetroAfric RETR023CD

Rating: ★★★

Blind singer-guitarist André Marie Tala is a veteran of modern Cameroonian music. Some of his earliest recordings were arranged by...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Jan/Feb/2010

Review of Jamaica: Rhythm & Blues 1956-1961

Jamaica: Rhythm & Blues 1956-1961

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Frémeaux & Associés

Rating: ★★★★

The years 1956 and 1961 brought two key events to Jamaica’s musical history. The dates also provide well chosen bookends...

Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: Jan/Feb/2013

Review of Drawing in an Almond

Drawing in an Almond

Katerina Papadopoulou

Golden Horn

Rating: ★★★

Greek singer Katerina Papadopoulou was previously unknown to me, but due diligence proves it's been my oversight. This album was...

Reviewed by Marc Dubin in issue: Apr/May/2014

Review of Interior

Interior

Rosa Anschütz

Klangbad

Rating: ★★★★

Who said musicians had to stick to one art form? Not the fabulous Rosa Anschütz, a Berlin-based creative – or...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: April/2024

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