Reviews
New Queens of Fado
There are plenty of fado compilations out there, and this one doesn’t do much to distinguish itself. The title naturally...
Reviewed by Jon Lusk in issue: October/2012
The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa
If time travel ever becomes a viable option, Africa during the 1960s and 70s will be a priority destination if...
Reviewed by Nige Tassell in issue: June/2012
Silent Folk
Since the 1980s, Groupa have been at the vanguard of progressive Nordic folk, their boldness influencing a whole generation of...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: July/2014
Nieguid Duovdagat
Northern Sámi musician Ánnámáret (aka Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman) takes a dramatic leap forward with this powerful release, after two albums featuring...
Reviewed by Wif Stenger in issue: June/2021
Zanzibara 9: Masika, Un Souffle Frais de Tanzanie (1972-74)
Mbaraka Mwinshehe & Orchestra Super Volcano
Following up the very different, and rather sinuous taarab music showcased on volume 8 of Buda's excellent Zanzibara series devoted...
Reviewed by Jon Lusk in issue: May/2016
Atlantic Edge
Now in their 21st year, the West Ocean String Quartet celebrate their anniversary with their first outing on disc since...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: October/2020
Jawaya Jathum
Jawaya Jathum translates as ‘The Guitarist and The Music Lover’, these being Polycarp Otieno (aka Fancy Fingers) and sweetly soulful...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: August/2025
Turning Back
It's not often that a Middle Eastern CD comes along for review that is jointly sponsored by the Norwegian Ministry...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: July/2015
Dzen
There are many projects that aim for a pan-African sound; they usually rely on collaboration between different cultures. Not for...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: Nov/Dec/2014
