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Review of Trio Mocotó

Trio Mocotó

Trio Mocotó

Mr Bongo

Rating: ★★★

How pleasing that Mr Bongo is reissuing this 1977 self-titled album by Brazilian samba-rock pioneers Trio Mocotó, as despite their...

Reviewed by Gabrielle Messeder in issue: March/2019

Review of Matricular una Galera

Matricular una Galera

El Pony Pisador

Coopula

Rating: ★★★

Barcelona's transformation into the definitive postmodern metropolis might well be complete with the release of Matricular una Galera. Though hailing...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: July/2020

Review of Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

Kutcha Edwards

Kutcha Edwards

Rating: ★★★

The latest release from Melbourne-based Aboriginal singer-songwriter Kutcha Edwards further expands his repertoire of heartfelt songs, delivered with honesty and...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: May/2017

Review of The Alehouse Sessions

The Alehouse Sessions

Bjarte Eike & Barokksolistene

Rubicon

Rating: ★★★★★

Stepping into an alehouse with Bjarte Eike and Barokksolistene could well be a dangerously riotous, yet addictive experience, judging by...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: October/2017

Review of Azerbaijani Gitara

Azerbaijani Gitara

Rüstəm Quliyev

Bongo Joe

Rating: ★★★★

As well as a hot contender for this year’s Most Charmingly Naff Cover Photo award, the inside of this album...

Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: January/2021

Review of Live in Galway

Live in Galway

We Banjo 3

We Banjo 3

Rating: ★★★★

Galway-based foursome We Banjo 3 have been winning plaudits and praise for the vitality and vigour of their live performances...

Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: November/2015

Review of Chimney Swifts

Chimney Swifts

Brad Kolodner

Fenchurch Music

Rating: ★★★

Brad Kolodner's solo debut album, Chimney Swifts, is a splendid introduction to contemporary clawhammer banjo music. Kolodner's playing and choice...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: November/2021

Review of Suelta

Suelta

La Yegros

Top of the World

X-Ray Production

Rating: ★★★★

The third album from La Yegros (aka Mariana Yegros, the queen of nu cumbia), the French-based singer-songwriter with family in...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: June/2019

Review of Eilov

Eilov

Gro Marie Svidal

Laerdal Musikkproduksjon

Rating: ★★★★

Mountains, glaciers, fjords – this is the landscape of Jølster in western Norway, just north of Bergen, where Gro Marie...

Reviewed by Andrew Mcgregor in issue: December/2016

Review of Nootee

Nootee

Abdou Diop

Sterns

Rating: ★★★

The richness of sub-Saharan West African music continues to unfold before our ears as regional styles are identified and new...

Reviewed by Alastair Johnston in issue: Nov/Dec/2012

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