Reviews
Tankadi
Mamadou Barry & Afro Groove Gang
Now almost 70 years old, Guinean saxophonist Mamadou ‘Maître’ Barry has been making music since the 60s, when he led...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: October/2016
The Morning Tempest
Having recently picked up Radio 2's Young Folk Award, Josie Duncan and Pablo Lafuente have released their debut album, and...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: May/2018
Soga Jamailé
Sweden has proved to be a fertile home in exile for many African musicians, among them the Sudanese singer and...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: January/February/2024
La Pluma
It’s almost impossible to categorise La Pluma other than to suggest it’s sure to appeal to those who don’t like...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: January/February/2024
Qasr
This layered debut explores issues of identity that arise when one’s ethnic heritage does not wholly align with one’s country...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: April/2024
Radio Afloat
Layale Chaker is a Lebanese violinist and composer whose music draws rich inspiration from contemporary classical music, jazz improvisation and...
Reviewed by Tom Spargo in issue: July/2024
At Fargrounds
Jacken Elswyth is a banjo player and instrument maker known for her work as a member of the Shovel Dance...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: June/2024
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Driss El Maloumi Trio & Watar Quintet
Moroccan oud player Driss El Maloumi has cropped up frequently in these pages, both with a couple of Top of...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: November/2024
Só Ouço
What was originally supposed to be a semester of student exchange in Rio de Janeiro, turned into a year and...
Reviewed by Andy Cumming in issue: September/2025
