Reviews
Breton Music for Dummies
This is the first ‘Music for Dummies’ package I’ve come across. But I’ve been enlightened by the brand’s efforts, in...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Andy Cutting
Andy Cutting is a great musician, known best for his work with other people. His melodeon (squeezebox) playing was crucial...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
African Pearls: Senegal – Echo Musical
This collection of largely unknown tracks from Senegambia in the 1970s offers some unexpected musical treats, showcasing as it does...
Reviewed by Jenny Cathcart in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Buenos Aires: Une Nuit de Tango
Like many low-budget compilations, this 37-track album is sourced from a limited number of artists, featuring six tracks each from...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Deuawd
Cass Meurig and Nial Cain are based in Gwynedd, North Wales, but come from quite different musical backgrounds. Meurig is...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Legend
The Bulgarian Voices Angelite with Huun-Huur-Tu & Moscow Art Trio
With a Bulgarian female choir, Tuvan throat singers and hand-picked musicians from Moscow, you get some spectacular sounds and textures...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
African Pearls: Pont Sur le Congo
The title of this double compilation refers to the imaginary bridge connecting the two capitals of the neighbouring Central African...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Folk Against Fascism Vol 1
The inside-sleeve picture shows a wiry, resolute Woody Guthrie with guitar and harmonica round his neck and the album title...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
Afrolution Vol 2: The Original African Hip-Hop Collection
This second edition of African hip-hop compilations from the UK label Afrolution is a masterstroke of music collecting, a vibrant...
Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
