Reviews
Sabiduria/Wisdom
Multi-Grammy-winning Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri celebrated his 80th birthday last December. This is his first album in...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2017
Songs of the Roma
Simon Thacker & Justyna Jablonska
This exploration of the rich Gypsy heritage of Balkan music is the second album by Scottish guitarist Simon Thacker with...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: February/March/2025
Lost Measures
Leveret (Sam Sweeney on fiddle and viola, Andy Cutting on button accordion/melodeon and Rob Harbron on English concertina) return with...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: December/2025
Tribute to Kandia
For more than 40 years, Kaabi Kouyaté’s career has spanned theatre, traditional Guinean music and Mandinka jazz. Now this extraordinary...
Reviewed by Tony Gillam in issue: January/2026
Where Two Hawks Fly
Glasgow-raised singer-songwriter Grassie’s debut album, Where Two Hawks Fly, comes fully formed and richly adorned. It’s a carefully curated collection...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: May/2026
Selva
Listen to the opening of ‘Cumbia de la Selva’ and you’ll find yourself unsure where it's taking you. Spain or...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: November/2016
Feedback Madagascar
Madagascar's status as a biodiversity hotspot under threat is well known, so this compilation – the proceeds of which will...
Reviewed by Jon Lusk in issue: Apr/May/2015
African Rhythms 1970-1982
Oneness of Juju, led by James ‘Plunky’ Branch, were one of the first US bands to incorporate elements of African...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: November/2020
