Reviews
Groovy Guzheng
The fluttering tones of the guzheng (Chinese zither) will be recognised as every lazy soundtrack composer's go-to sound for an...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: Jan/Feb/2018
Circadian
Last year's Parasol Peak release (a Top of the World review in #143) was a milestone in Manu Delago's career....
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: November/2019
World Inverted
Estonian fiddler, composer and singer Maarja Nuut has been a favourite in these parts since her 2016 album Une Meeles...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2020
North Star Calling
When listening to Leela Gilday's latest album, North Star Calling, one is instantly transported to a vast land of powerful...
Reviewed by Marc Fournier in issue: May/2020
Helleristning
Alapnes was five when she stood in her grandfather’s kitchen in North Norway learning how to hold the fiddle that...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: January/February/2023
Trompeteros
Oh, to have lived in Peru in the 70s. Well, perhaps not... what with military dictators, the Ancash quake and...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2020
Rhythms of Azerbaijani Dances
This is the latest in Felmay’s series of Azerbaijani music that focuses on folk and dance repertoire, and it features...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Nov/Dec/2013
Yalla Miku
Bongo Joe is a Geneva-based record label, music shop, café-bar, mission statement and musical philosophy. The new project Yalla Miku...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: May/2023
The Twelve Pins
This instrumental trio of Peter Browne (accordion), Lucas González (guitar) and Robbie Harris (hand percussion) begin their first album with...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: June/2015
Vengeance
Benjamin Biolay has carved himself a niche in the top rank of French popular music, not by genius, but by...
Reviewed by Phil Sweeney in issue: July/2013
