Reviews
The Rough Guide to Flamenco Guitar
Since its genesis in the 18th century, the flamenco guitar has changed little. Its use, however, has shifted from being...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Jan/Feb/2015
Uña y Carne
It's been 12 years since Juan Gómez ‘Chicuelo’ released his last solo album, Diapasión. In the interim he's worked as...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2020
North South East West
Norwegian folk and Arabic maqam engage in an understated courtship on this debut record by violinist Inger Hannisdal. Bass, drums...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: December/2022
Voices from the Empty Moor (Songs of Anne Briggs)
Imagine ‘She Moved Through the Fair’ given voice through bowed solo bass, its opening notes rumbling like the subterranean calls...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: November/2021
Neon Fields
The Polish group Transkapela, led by cimbały (cimbalom) player Robert Wasilewski, has received strong commendations in this magazine for their...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2015
Bali 1928 – Anthology: The First Recordings
If I told you this disc was recorded yesterday, you’d think it was the most cutting-edge thing you’d heard all...
Reviewed by John Whitfield in issue: May/2016
Metamorphosis
South Korea's Geomungo Factory are the most exciting group I've seen in the past year. Contemporary, traditional and inspirational. Their...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Nov/Dec/2012
Jamilat Reprise
Lebanese singer Yasmine Hamdan founded Beirut's groundbreaking electro-duo Soapkills, garnering a cult following across the Arab world. In 2013 she...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2018
Corridos of the Chicano Movement
’To my mother I’m a Mexican, by destiny I’m American/I speak Spanish and English, I’m from the noble golden race’....
Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: Apr/May/2010
