Reviews
A Bela Vida
It's not ofen that the oboe takes the lead in any genre and its pinched tone can sometimes be too...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: June/2020
Spain Forever
This is the latest in a very occasional series of duo albums by the Dominican pianist Michel Camilo and Andalusian...
Reviewed by Jo Setters in issue: Jan/Feb/2017
Byzaanchy
Choduraa Tumat is one of Tyva’s finest female khöömeizhi (master throat singers), being leader of the group Tyva Kyzy, but...
Reviewed by Michael Ormiston in issue: March/2022
Grandmother’s Dance
Ahmad al Khatib’s 2012 album Sabîl was one of the most exciting oud (Arab lute) recordings in recent years. His...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Jan/Feb/2014
Connection
The Maghreban, aka Ayman Rostom, is a Guildford native with Egyptian and Saudi roots. This is the second album from...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: October/2022
Fetch!
Recorded in Scotland and Norway, Fetch! features a rich mix of Celtic and UK influences; MacPherson's latest solo album is...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: March/2017
Orchestre Massako
The latest release in Analog Africa’s Limited Dance Edition series throws the spotlight on Gabon’s Orchestre Massako, founded by Jean-Christian...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: August/September/2022
Mali Denhou
With both Ali Farka Touré and Lobi Traoré gone, Boubacar Traore must now be Mali’s pre-eminent bluesman. Approaching 70, his...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2011
Voice of Flowers: Spring Ragas from India
Baluji Shrivastav is a UK-based Indian classical musician who, although blind from the age of eight months, has gone on...
Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: July/2021
Star Rise: Remixed
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael Brook
This is the latest classic in the Real World Gold series. As such, it is a little peculiar, being a...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: Nov/Dec/2013
