Reviews
Freedom
They may not have the legendary status and history of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, but Soweto Gospel Choir are one of...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: Jan/Feb/2019
PH(R)ASE
Archie Churchill-Moss started playing the diatonic button accordion when he was nine, two decades ago. He is a virtuoso, in...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: April/2023
Nva K’la
James Ssewakiryanga Jr is a multi-instrumentalist from Kampala who performs as Ssewa Ssewa. His principal instrument is the janzi, which...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: October/2020
Visuma Vizoša Tumsa
ZeMe was created by two Latvian musicians: DJ Monsta (Uldis Cirulis) and kokle (traditional Latvian zither) master Laima Jansone. Their...
Reviewed by Agnieszka Ujma in issue: November/2019
BaHarim: An Oud Fantasy
‘Set against a starry desert backdrop,’ Tidhar says, ‘my music is a meeting between me and the oud.’ True to...
Reviewed by Asher Breuer-Weil in issue: Aug/Sep/2018
A Cry for Revolution
Tradition, longevity, family and seniority are key values for indigenous Bolivians. It's fitting that this album celebrates 50 years of...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2018
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Tawahhud (Autism)
Established in 2003 by Egyptian composer, musicologist and oud virtuoso Mustafa Said, Asil Ensemble aim to develop new Arabic music...
Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: November/2016
High Moon Order
Bluegrass music is not going to hell in the hands of young post-rock performers, rest assured. But I have detected...
Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: Nov/Dec/2013
