Reviews
The Peasant Girl
Don't be put off by the contrived photo on the cover of this eclectic double CD: much love has gone...
Reviewed by Michael Church in issue: Nov/Dec/2011
Palermo Snow
There's quite a gap between Traveller's Prayer, released in 1998, and this latest album, which Renbourn describes as ‘a departure...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2011
Músicas Para Churrasco Vol 1
Seu Jorge's latest finds the Brazilian singer back doing what he does best. His previous record, a selection of rock-leaning...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: July/2012
Fela Box Set 6: Curated by Idris Elba
Erykah Badu did it. So did Brian Eno, Questlove, Ginger Baker and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The latest celebrity to curate...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: January/February/2024
Satyam
Toronto-based tabla player Vineet Vyas has an impressive pedigree, studying with Kishan Maharaj and playing with, among others, Amjad Ali...
Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: March/2023
Helsinki: Shangri-La
When was the last time you heard Finnish hip-hop? Been a while? Well, on the evidence of Paleface, you should...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: June/2011
Guepa Je!
Radio Martiko’s compilation of Lucho Bermúdez’ cumbia from the 50s and 60s was a highlight of 2022. This latest illuminates...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: January/2025
Sirojiddin Juraev
Born near the Ferghana Valley, a critical point on the ancient Silk Road trading route, Sirojiddin Juraev is a contemporary...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: November/2018
Carnatic Connection
Bollywood Brass Band featuring Jyotsna Srikanth
The Bollywood Brass Band's latest album is yet another outstanding tour de force. With the help of Jyotsna Srikanth's Karnatic...
Reviewed by Amar Dhillon in issue: Jan/Feb/2017
Peace Love Ukulele
With his new catchphrase – ‘if everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place’ – Hawaiian ukulele...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: Aug/Sep/2011
