Reviews
Brothers
Adam Baldych & Helge Lien Trio
Upon first listen, Brothers appears to be just another adventure in the frosty, folky sound-world of northern European jazz. The...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: November/2017
Wandering Tales
If you want to have an enormous amount of fun, if you want to weep at the sheer beauty of...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Far Flung Corners
A mix of Dorset and West Highland influences characterise Far Flung Corners and a beautiful and engaging collaboration it is...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: December/2017
Gagner l'Argent Français
Malian singer Mamani Keita made her name in electro-roots music with her collaboration with French musician Marc Minelli on the...
Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: October/2011
Babilonia
There's an agreeable rock influence coming to the fore on this Italian band's latest album. But those distorted guitar chords...
Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: April/2016
Everything Returns
Black Ox Orkestar are primarily concerned with Jewish Eastern European music but also the wider Jewish experience, bringing aspects of...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: March/2023
Here We Go 1, 2, 3
There's a personal feel to proceedings on this fifth solo album from the Irish-born, multiple BBC Folk Award nominee. Not...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: November/2016
Las Flores del Sol
As one of the main gateways into Latin America during the slave trade, Colombia owes a lot to Africa, as...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: March/2017
Populaj Kantoj
Massimo Ferrante's latest album reflects the politics that are the major influence on his life and music. The Calabrian-born, Naples-resident...
Reviewed by Ciro De Rosa in issue: May/2016
Nigeria Soul Fever
All but two of the 16 tracks here were recorded between 1977 and 1980 at the height of the disco...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2016
