Reviews
Decemberwell
An ambitious challenge was the impetus for Mike Vass’ new album. He aimed to compose and record it in just...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: March/2013
Leeroy Presents: Fela is the Future
A French hip-hop and beatboxing hero from the early 2000s, Leeroy is at the controls here as curator and producer...
Reviewed by Max Reinhardt in issue: April/2018
My East is Your West
Sarathy Korwar & UPAJ Collective
A half-century has elapsed since Alla Rakha and Buddy Rich exchanged rhythmic wisdom on Rich à la Rakha. As tabla...
Reviewed by Joshua French in issue: December/2018
Suku: Your Life is Your Poem
German multi-instrumentalist Nils Kercher's second studio album is an international affair. His ensemble is made up of musicians from Mali,...
Reviewed by Tony Gillam in issue: October/2016
The Sky is the Same Colour Everywhere
Kayhan Kalhor & Toumani Diabaté
In recent years the kora has proven to be remarkably adaptable in duetting with non-African instruments. On The Sky is...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: July/2023
Kissin’ is the Best of A’
Bruce MacGregor, Christine Hanson & Friends
It's been ten years since fiddler MacGregor and cellist Hanson collaborated on 101 Reasons to do Nothing and Kissin’ is...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: Apr/May/2012
Pervane: Fl0yet fra Guds Hand
Turkey is famous as a meeting point of East and West. Fittingly, Pervane (Butterfly) is a piece that was created...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: June/2014
Jamaica is the Place to Go
This two-CD set follows 2013's Mento, Not Calypso! by further exploring the 1950s mento scene. Often overshadowed by Trinidad's golden...
Reviewed by Charles De Ledesma in issue: October/2015
There is Only Love and Fear
The composer, producer and percussionist Bex Burch has built a cult following on thinking outside the box, her leftfield smarts...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: December/2023
Put on Your Best Dress: Sonia Pottinger Ska & Rock Steady 1966-1967
Showcasing the work of Jamaican producer Sonia Pottinger, Put on Your Best Dress is packed with rocksteady and its musical...
Reviewed by Celeste Cantor-Stephens in issue: November/2019
