Reviews
Kuarup: Guardian of Brazil’s Musical Soul
Is this comprehensive 25-track collection a compilation or a playlist? I’m not entirely sure, but it goes some way to...
Reviewed by Andy Cumming in issue: August/2025
Bura
Raphael Rogiński & Ružičnjak Tajni
Raphael Rogiński’s latest is a collaboration with Ružičnjak Tajni, his new group of Serbian musicians, including Tijana Golubović (violin) and...
Reviewed by Rosie Esther Solomon in issue: August/2025
Trésor Magnétique
When legendary musician, poet and novelist Francis Bebey passed away suddenly in 2001, Cameroon lost one of its most celebrated...
Reviewed by Andrew Taylor-Dawson in issue: August/2025
Les Vents Brûlants
Ensemble Chakâm are a French-based, female trio of fine instrumentalists. They performed a memorable showcase at last year’s WOMEX in...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: August/2025
Tech Duinn
Emerging from the creative collaboration between Catalan music-maker Marc Fernández and Irish composer-producer Leo Pearson, Tech Duinn features at its...
Reviewed by Peter Quinn in issue: August/2025
Neu Om
Amanda Mur’s debut album spins like a richly gothic journey through the netherworld. Ranging from ambience to avant garde, the...
Reviewed by Rosie Esther Solomon in issue: August/2025
Old Time Fantasias
Tennessee-based guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Joseph Allred is probably best known for his work as a solo musician, his earlier offerings...
Reviewed by Glenn Kimpton in issue: August/2025
Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XVII: Gnawa World Blues
Majid Bekkas with Nguyên Lê, Hamid Drake
Gimbri and oud player Bekkas, guitarist Lê and drummer Drake: each has an extensive CV of collaboration through and between...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: August/2025
Ar Lagad-Bleiz
Breton dance quartet Spontus are renowned for the proficiency of their playing. In their music, violin, bass, acoustic guitar and...
Reviewed by Fred Waine in issue: August/2025
