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Review of Grace

Grace

Soweto Gospel Choir

Shanachie SH66043

Rating: ★★

The Soweto Gospel Choir has won Grammy awards for its last two albums, so you can’t blame them for tailoring...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2010

Review of Zebu Nation

Zebu Nation

Razia Said

Top of the World

Cumbancha CMB-CD-16

Rating: ★★★★

Razia Said is an unfamiliar name in the world of Malagasy music: she has lived outside Madagasca since she was...

Reviewed by Paddy Bush in issue: March/2010

Review of 1988

1988

Archie Roach

ABC 1791253

Rating: ★★★★

A towering presence in Australian music for two decades, indigenous singer-songwriter Archie Roach’s 1990 debut album Charcoal Lane emotionally connected...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: March/2010

Review of Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Kroke

Top of the World

Oriente RIENCD74

Rating: ★★★★

The Polish trio Kroke formed back in 1992 and started playing Jewish klezmer in their home city of Krakow –...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: March/2010

Review of La Part du Feu

La Part du Feu

Le Vent du Nord

Top of the World

Borealis Records BCD199

Rating: ★★★★

This attractive mix of merriment, melancholy, and mystery as much reflects Le Vent du Nord‘s approach to assembling and recording...

Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: March/2010

Review of Herencia

Herencia

Harold López-Nussa Trio

World Village 479035

Rating: ★★★

Cuba’s thrilling music scene is constantly throwing up new artists whose dashing approach takes your breath away. Harold López-Nussa is...

Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: March/2010

Review of Warm Heart, Cold Steel

Warm Heart, Cold Steel

20th Century Steel Band

Mr Bongo Recordings MRBCD071

Rating: ★★★★

Mr Bongo’s label is internationally known for its exposure of new Brazilian singers, classic reissues and hit remixes, so it’s...

Reviewed by Sue Steward in issue: March/2010

Review of Dhrupad & Khyal

Dhrupad & Khyal

Gopal Krishnan

Top of the World

Ocora/Radio France C561078

Rating: ★★★★★

The veena is one of the oldest Indian musical instruments of the lute family, probably dating back to the first...

Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: March/2010

Review of Winston Riley – Quintessential Techniques

Winston Riley – Quintessential Techniques

VARIOUS ARTISTS

VP Reggae Anthology VP 4158

Rating: ★★★

For the latest in their Reggae Anthology reissue series, VP have turned to the work of Winston Riley, founder of...

Reviewed by Neil Foxlee in issue: March/2010

Review of The Rough Guide to Gypsy Revival

The Rough Guide to Gypsy Revival

VARIOUS ARTISTS

World Music Network RGNET1221

Rating: ★

World Music Network handle all the Rough Guide compilations and in recent years have done a series of Gypsy-themed CDs....

Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: Jan/Feb/2010

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