Reviews
Mozart of the Banjo: The Joe Morley Project
Aaron Jonah Lewis' 24-song tribute to the legendary British banjo player and composer Joe Morley (1867-1937) is a fascinating dive...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: April/2020
Essence of Raga Tala
Here tabla maestro Kuljit Bhamra has put together a rather eclectic but very enjoyable selection of tracks, many which he...
Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: October/2020
In the Air or the Earth
Ancient ballads from the crossroads of life, death, fate and fortune, and equally antique dance tunes – you can almost...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2014
With the Dawn
Bella Hardy's new album begins with the track ‘The Only Thing to Do’, a striking and beautiful ballad addressing love...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2015
Volume 2: Echos Hypnotiques
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou
From latter-day obscurity to the plush aisles of London’s Barbican, the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo story is a typically colourful one, with...
Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: March/2010
Devonshire Roses
Devonshire Roses is a generous collection of 20 of the most famous Devon folk songs, including ‘Widecombe Fair’ and ‘The...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: May/2021
Mrak
Boban Marković is a member of a distinguished Romani musical dynasty, an outstanding trumpeter and bandleader, and an inventive composer...
Reviewed by Kim Burton in issue: Aug/Sep/2019
Three Seconds | Kolme Toista
Finnish guitarist and oud player Jussi Reijonen has allowed nearly a decade to pass between his debut album and this...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: January/February/2023
Danzas Brancas
SonDeSeu, led by veteran composer Rodrigo Romaní, is a sprawling folk orchestra that combines a quintet of gaitas with armies...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: July/2014
