Reviews
Parvat
Symphony-like in structure with three movements, Parvat is an articulation of Norwegian violinist Harpreet Bansal’s musical identity as an exponent...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: May/2022
Avant Folk II
This is Norwegian accordionist Frode Haltli’s follow-up to 2018’s original Avant Folk album, reuniting the same ten-piece ensemble. Its four...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: July/2021
Noch Amul! Tango oyf Yiddish Vol 2
Karsten Troyke’s latest CD is a nostalgic tribute to the particular style of Yiddish tangos of the early 20th century....
Reviewed by Helen Beer in issue: Apr/May/2013
Nothing Can Stop Us
Cornell Campbell Meets Soothsayers
Cornell Campbell has had a long and illustrious career that includes stints as a studio vocalist for such legendary producers...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: October/2013
A Pocket of Wind Resistance
Karine Polwart with Pippa Murphy
From the first note to the final, pulsing heartbeat, this is not merely an album of songs but a full...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: Jan/Feb/2018
Angels Without Wings
The list of guest players on Heidi Talbot’s new album is impressive, to say the least. Mark Knopfler contributes guitar...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Apr/May/2013
In the Moment: Improvisations and Compositions
John Hemmersam & Asal Malekzadeh
John Hemmersam (Denmark) and Asal Malekzadeh (Iran) can be heard on this recording playing acoustic guitars and daf respectively. The...
Reviewed by Michael Galea in issue: May/2020
Waternixie
Dalinda is a UK-based, Libyan-born, Bosnian singer-songwriter whose music bears traces of many influences. Such a rich cultural background could...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: October/2013
Bonfrost
When they got together in 2009 The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc were something of a curiosity: three outstanding string players from...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: March/2021
