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Review of Sira Kura

Sira Kura

Faratuben

Sounds of Subterrania

Rating: ★★★

Farafin means ‘black’ and toubabou ‘white’ – hence we have Faratuben, a multicultural band in which instead of the usual...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: April/2021

Review of Wakukaya

Wakukaya

Ashimba

Grandpop Records

Rating: ★★★

This is another fine example of how Scandinavian musicians are collaborating with African musicians in professional studio conditions and producing...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Apr/May/2013

Review of De Rio a Rio

De Rio a Rio

Viola da Samba

Quartz Music

Rating: ★★★

Firstly there's that wordplay in the group's name; however, it's unclear if there is anything else that solid beyond the...

Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: June/2018

Review of Ingen Mere Gråter

Ingen Mere Gråter

Ævestaden

Ævestaden

Rating: ★★★★

There’s a subgenre called ‘dream pop’ that covers bands from Cocteau Twins to Beach House. Ævestaden’s music could be described as...

Reviewed by Tony Gillam in issue: April/2022

Review of The Attic Tapes

The Attic Tapes

John Renbourn

Riverboat Records

Rating: ★★★

The great British guitarist died in March this year, shortly after penning the warm, detailed liner notes that accompany this...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: December/2015

Review of Heading Out

Heading Out

Inver

GO’ Danish Folk Music

Rating: ★★★

After first meeting in the Sage Gateshead's influential Folkestra, violinist Kevin Lees and guitarist Matthew Jones became key members of...

Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: July/2020

Review of Vincular

Vincular

Ron Jappy

Ron Jappy

Rating: ★★★

Over the last decade, Scottish fiddle, piano and guitar player Ron has become something of a go-to accompanist and arranger,...

Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: April/2021

Review of Everything Returns

Everything Returns

Black Ox Orkestar

Constellation

Rating: ★★★★

Black Ox Orkestar are primarily concerned with Jewish Eastern European music but also the wider Jewish experience, bringing aspects of...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: March/2023

Review of Populaj Kantoj

Populaj Kantoj

Massimo Ferrante

Felmay

Rating: ★★★

Massimo Ferrante's latest album reflects the politics that are the major influence on his life and music. The Calabrian-born, Naples-resident...

Reviewed by Ciro De Rosa in issue: May/2016

Review of S'Habituer à l'Obscurité: ‘N om Gustumiñ Deus an Deñvalijenn

S'Habituer à l'Obscurité: ‘N om Gustumiñ Deus an Deñvalijenn

Krismenn

World Village

Rating: ★★★★

Christophe Le Menn, aka Krismenn, is a rapper and musician from Brittany. In keeping with the original spirit of hip-hop,...

Reviewed by Merlyn Driver in issue: July/2017

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