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Review of Spell 31

Spell 31

Ibeyi

XL Recordings

Rating: ★★★★

Spell 31 is the third full-length from the French-Cuban sister duo, Ibeyi, and it is perhaps their most daring record...

Reviewed by Lucy Hallam in issue: March/2023

Review of Las Historias Que Han Dejado

Las Historias Que Han Dejado

Aguamadera

Quartsupde Lune/UVM Distribution

Rating: ★★★

Latin America’s folk fusion traditions share common roots in Spain, West Africa, Poland, France and other Old World cultures, often...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: April/2022

Review of Kismet

Kismet

Kolektif Istanbul

Trikont

Rating: ★★★★

Since their debut as Kolektif Istanbul, Krivoto (which came out nearing the peak of the Balkan hype in 2008), the...

Reviewed by Robert Rigney in issue: November/2021

Review of Matuto

Matuto

Matuto

Galileo Music

Rating: ★★★★

With a name translating as ‘country bumpkin’ New York city slickers Matuto seek a common cause between the backwoods of...

Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: Apr/May/2012

Review of Cera Perdida

Cera Perdida

Frente Cumbiero

Top of the World

Salgaelsol & Biche

Rating: ★★★★

Since their inception a decade ago, Bogotá-based Colombian cumbia pioneers Frente Cumbiero have been a force to be reckoned with....

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: May/2021

Review of A Collection

A Collection

The Be Good Tanyas

Nettwerk

Rating: ★★★★

The Be Good Tayas, a female trio from Vancpouver, have bee makig their very seductive music since 1999. Theyhave released...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Apr/May/2013

Review of Outros Choros do Brazil

Outros Choros do Brazil

Aquarela

Buda Musique

Rating: ★★★

A choro supergroup of sorts, the three members of Aquarela have worked with the likes of Gilberto Gil, Airto Moreira...

Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: July/2015

Review of Yirinda

Yirinda

Yirinda

Chapter Music

Rating: ★★★★

An inventive duo collaboration between Australian Aboriginal songman Fred Leone and Brisbane-based producer-musician Samuel Pankhurst, Yirinda treads a somewhat delicate...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: April/2024

Review of Out Here on the Perimeter (1989–1996)

Out Here on the Perimeter (1989–1996)

Dub Syndicate

On-U Sound

Rating: ★★★★

By 1989, where the Out Here on the Perimeter boxset begins, Jamaican drummer Lincoln ‘Style’ Scott was a fully committed...

Reviewed by Celeste Cantor-Stephens in issue: May/2025

Review of The Sound of Club Secousse Vol 1

The Sound of Club Secousse Vol 1

VARIOUS ARTISTS Radioclit presents

Crammed Discs

Rating: ★★★★

Belgium’s Crammed label have been on a roll these last few years, what with Congotronics and its associated artists –...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Jan/Feb/2011

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