Reviews
Epilogue: A Tribute to John Duffey
The words ‘all-star line-up’ barely hint at the abundance of superlative musicianship captured on this sparkling tribute to John Duffey...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: October/2018
Nakan
Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
Mamadou Diabaté, not to be confused with the famous Malian kora player with the same name, is a maestro of...
Reviewed by Bastiaan Springer in issue: April/2020
Nomadic Spirit
For two decades, and across five albums, La Caravane Passe (The Caravan Passes) has delivered a music steeped in Balkan...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: November/2020
African Salsa Orchestra
This eponymous debut celebrates three years since the African Salsa Orchestra was formed by Michel Pinheiro, long-time Beninese leader of...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: November/2017
Naina Lagai Ke
Even in her late 70s, India's Bollywood queen Asha Bhosle has a fresh, youthful quality in her voice. And she's...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2011
Shuffle
The stompers of King Porter hail from the southern shores of the UK – they’re a seven-piece Brighton-based collective that...
Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: Jan/Feb/2013
Bande Italiane
Look at a map of southern Europe, think raucous brass bands and you’re probably drawn to the Balkans – Serbia...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: Jan/Feb/2013
Thul’ubheke
What can you say about a new Soul Brothers record? Over umpteen albums and more than 40 years, the two...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: October/2010
Tulipunapalsami
Brelo | Sytyke | Vilma Timonen Quartet
The Finns are particularly good at reinventing their music and folk instruments – thanks largely to the work of the...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
