Reviews
Alquimia
Swedish flamenco guitarist Robert ‘Robi’ Svärd released his engaging debut album Pa'ki Pa'ka in 2016. This album won him not...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: December/2018
The Great Dark Water
Andrew Cronshaw’s recent albums and live performances have been consistently fascinating. He’s an eclectic collaborator, who has brought together a...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2011
Azymuth JID004
Revered Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth continue to amaze, as much for their longevity (they came together in 1972) and productivity...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: December/2020
Bahdja
Manuel Hermia & Kheireddine Mkachiche
Though best known for jazz, Manuel Hermia's oeuvre traverses a wide range of musical genres and styles. The Belgian saxophonist,...
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: May/2019
This is Kologo Power!
Music from Bolgatanga, the capital of Ghana's Sahelian north-east region, is hugely different from the more accessible highlife generally made...
Reviewed by Jon Lusk in issue: Aug/Sep/2016
Junkerpunch
Hillfolk Noir are a trio of banjo, fiddle and double bass who hail from Boise, Idaho. The band are led...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: August/2017
Passionate Voice: Hindustani Classical Music Beyond Borders
Supriyo Dutta & Federico Sanesi
Supriyo Dutta is one of the more established classical vocalists of the younger generation, with a sizeable following in India...
Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: June/2018
Ouesh Hada?
From the vibrant multi-cultural melting pot of Marseille comes the debut album from Temenik Electric, a flamboyant Arabic rock outing...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Aug/Sept/2013
