Reviews
Hard Row to Hoe
On their debut, this group from Boulder, Colorado do the traditions of bluegrass and old-time music proud, both when covering...
Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: April/2016
Hologram Imparatorluğu
Gaye Su Akyol hails from the cultural scene on Turkey's Black Sea coast, a melting pot for the arts where...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2017
Rhythm Revolution
This album of raw, garage-tinged 1970s Afro-funk comes with the most extraordinary back story. Born Jean Maurille Ogoudjobi in 1939...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: August/September/2022
Celebration of a Legend
Following his 1970s and 80s involvement with several local Melanesian string bands and the popular Papuan rock group Painim Wok,...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Terra Boa
This debut album from London bassist, composer and bandleader Jonny Wickham presents a heartfelt love letter to Afro-Brazilian rhythmic traditions....
Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: October/2023
Chadenn
This remarkable album from the Breton duo of saxophonist Timothée Le Bour and accordion player Youen Bodros – with guest...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: July/2017
Les Habits de Papier
Despite some contemporary harmonisation, a few dressy syncopations, and a surprise visit by slide guitar, this young Quebecois trio don't...
Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: Aug/Sept/2013
