Reviews
Asar
Pakistani singer Muslim Shaggan comes from an impressive lineage of vocal musicians in two ways. Firstly, his grandfather and teacher...
Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: June/2025
La Huella de las Cuerdas
Classical guitarist Berta Rojas presents a high-concept multimedia project that explores the history of the guitar across Latin America. Over...
Reviewed by Chris Wheatley in issue: January/2026
América Zureta
Hailing from the north-east of Brazil, singer-songwriter Ian Lasserre’s songs of protest are couched in the gentlest of voices. In...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: January/2026
Phylipe Nunes Araújo
With his debut album, the singer-songwriter from Pernambuco adds his own poetic, melodic music to that of similar artists from...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: January/2026
O Fado
This is Portuguese singer Lina_’s second album in a matter of months. And it is not a bad call. After...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: January/2026
Fake Lines: Sono Levant
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
This new compilation draws together artists from across the Levant region and its diaspora. Put together by the non-profit record...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: January/2026
Malira
Originally formed in 1983 as a duo, Australian band Not Drowning, Waving was created by classically-trained keyboardist-composer-producer David Bridie and...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: January/2026
Sangat
Sikh founder Guru Nanak’s retinue included a Muslim rabab (Afghan lute) player. Inspired by this, Sangat makes a pitch for...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: January/2026
Live in Saint Louis, Senegal
Raphaël Pannier Quartet/Khadim Niang & Sabar Group
This recording is a result of a rare meeting of the French jazz scene and the Senegalese tradition of sabar...
Reviewed by Christina M. Bauer in issue: January/2026
Yenbett
The Mauritanian diva Noura Mint Seymali is back with an especially powerful album of new music, Yenbett. Her playing on...
Reviewed by Devon Léger in issue: December/2025
