Reviews
Grande Coisa
The title of the Swedish label’s latest Brazilian release translates as Big Deal! This self-effacing singer-songwriter has waited till age...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: January/February/2024
I am Death, I am Breath, I am Life
Hezron Chetty is a South African violinist who has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of the instrument....
Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: July/2024
Middle Eastern Dub
Under the alter ego Morego, Iranian musician and producer Mohamadreza Govahi has released a number of psychedelic-leaning ambient albums over...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: April/2026
Glorious Mahalia
The latest album from the legendary string quartet pays tribute to the great gospel singer and civil rights figure Mahalia...
Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: May/2026
Jaya
Chandra Lacombe has been playing and recording since the early 80s, the Brazilian musician gaining renown for his intertwining of...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: November/2022
Live On Tour: Union Chapel November 2010
The Gift Band | Various Artists
There's not been, to my knowledge, a live album from Norma Waterson. So give a warm hand, please, for this...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Apr/May/2012
Tradition
When it comes to dub, South London's Soothsayers are renowned for their take on the form. The collective's live show...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: July/2018
Reele Bumbou
This latest release from Burkinabé musician Kaito Winse is a short collection of traditional stories sung and performed on various...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: May/2025
