Reviews
Chameleons of the White Shadow
He might be still in his 20s, but Joseph Tawadros matches precociousness with prolificacy. Chameleons of the White Shadow is...
Reviewed by Nige Tassell in issue: June/2013
Babel Fish
The Dutch band Amariszi have been playing Balkan-inspired pop music for the past decade and Babel Fish is their third...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: December/2017
Mackerel Sky
Crieff-based composer John Dew’s debut sees the talented piper deliver a series of mostly self-penned tunes in a fiery and...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: January/February/2022
L'Udová Hudba Pokošovci 2
Pokošovci Band are a Slovak Gypsy group largely made up of members of the Pokoš family. They are based in...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: June/2020
A New Day
Few will remember Winston McAnuff’s roots reggae career. The veteran singer has a soulful voice that sounds more like Bobby...
Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: Jan/Feb/2014
Love Bollywood
There are 33 songs here, all wrapped up in a lipstick-red case, and all but two of them were recorded...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: Apr/May/2011
Vodou Drums in Haiti 2
Vodou – voodoo to most of us – is the hybrid religion that took shape in Haiti as slaves merged...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: June/2017
Confluens
Confluens (Confluence) is the new release from Brazilian singer-songwriter, Luciano Lu. Residing in Toronto, Lu’s chosen album title perfectly reflects...
Reviewed by Jenna Mackle in issue: June/2022
Eyes Rest Their Feet
This playful and alluring release from Thaba draws on a diverse array of influences: from the South African popular dance...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: December/2020
