Reviews
Teeth of Time
Belfast-based singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside’s latest album ranges from the atmospheric opener ‘Teeth of Time: Mountain’ – its first half a...
Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: May/2025
Te Whare Tīwekaweka
Though this is not his first studio album release, Te Whare Tīwekaweka sees acclaimed Aotearoa artist Marlon Williams step foot...
Reviewed by Sosefina Fuamoli in issue: May/2025
Mogador
Maâlem Soudani comes from a lineage of Gnawa Maâlems long associated with the Zaouia Sidna Boulal, up near the ramparts...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: May/2025
Her By Design
Glasgow-based Butterworth’s highly anticipated solo debut, Her By Design, delivers a timely, stirring and superbly realised release that explores women’s...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: May/2025
Breath / Ah / Aliento
In Breath, Persian singer Farnaz Ohadi makes the impossible seem easy, weaving two complex traditions, Persian classical music and Spanish...
Reviewed by Devon Léger in issue: May/2025
Muriwai
A hypnotic blend of instrumentation and language from both Celtic and Māori traditions, Muriwai is a captivating and immersive listening...
Reviewed by Sosefina Fuamoli in issue: May/2025
Blŵgras
In terms of dazzling instrumental expertise, Taff Rapids can stand alongside the best bluegrass bands on the planet. With the...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: May/2025
Bagola
Trio da Kali | Trio da Kali & Kronos Quartet
Malian group Trio da Kali have been around for some time. They were at the BBC Proms in 2013, and...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: May/2025
Full Moon
It’s hard to miss Moonchild Sanelly. The South African singer can usually be identified by her blue braids and for...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: May/2025
Vaivaik
From Taiwan, Sauljaljui is one of the island’s strongest vocalists, hailing from the aboriginal Paiwan people. She performed an impressive...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: May/2025
