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Review of O Céu É Velho Há Muito Tempo

O Céu É Velho Há Muito Tempo

Lucas Santtana

No Format! VINYL/DIGITAL ONLY

Rating: ★★★

Starting of with a ringing guitar chord that seems to signal dread, the latest from Brazil's Lucas Santtana is inextricably...

Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: December/2019

Review of Decade: The Best of Lau 2007-2017

Decade: The Best of Lau 2007-2017

Lau

Top of the World

Lau Scotland

Rating: ★★★★★

How can one possibly put together a compilation of the most exciting, musically adventurous trio in British folk without leaving...

Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: July/2017

Review of Tzenni

Tzenni

Noura Mint Seymali

Top of the World

Glitterbeat

Rating: ★★★★★

The latest ascending Saharan star comes not from Mali, as you might expect, but from Mauritania. Singer and griot Noura...

Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: Aug/Sep/2014

Review of Origo

Origo

Kaja

Kakafon

Rating: ★★★★

Rooted in Eastern European music, this latest album from instrumental trio Kaja explores the boundaries of that wide genre and...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: Aug/Sep/2019

Review of Summat's Brewin’

Summat's Brewin’

O’Hooley & Tidow

No Masters

Rating: ★★★

This talented folk duo's latest project is the Summat's Brewin’ Micro Tour and album, subtitled ‘a celebration of real ale,...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2016

Review of The Montreux Years

The Montreux Years

Paco de Lucía

BMG

Rating: ★★★

This live recording is the latest in a series from the Montreux festival archives. Previous releases feature greats such as...

Reviewed by Jo Setters in issue: June/2023

Review of Hommage a Zanzibar

Hommage a Zanzibar

Gibraltar Drakus

Awesome Tapes from Africa

Rating: ★★★

Awesome Tapes from Africa once again breathe new life into an album that was almost lost to time with their...

Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: October/2023

Review of reel date

reel date

Tellefs

Taragot Sounds

Rating: ★★★

‘Why combine Norwegian Hardanger fiddle tunes with Irish reels and jigs?’ asks Tellef Kvifte. A good question, but given Kvifte's...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: August/September/2023

Review of Grande Coisa

Grande Coisa

Dorea

ajabu!/Budde Music

Rating: ★★★

The title of the Swedish label’s latest Brazilian release translates as Big Deal! This self-effacing singer-songwriter has waited till age...

Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: January/February/2024

Review of I am Death, I am Breath, I am Life

I am Death, I am Breath, I am Life

Hezron Chetty

Top of the World

Mad Violinist Productions

Rating: ★★★★

Hezron Chetty is a South African violinist who has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of the instrument....

Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: July/2024

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