Reviews
Docteur Nico Presents African Fiesta Sukisa 1966–1974
Docteur Nico & African Fiesta Sukisa
Congolese guitarist, composer and singer Dr. Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalayi, aka Dr. Nico, reigned supreme during the 60s and 70s...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: February/March/2026
Whitewater
Erwan Keravec grew up in Brittany, but is a Scottish bagpiper, now resident in Rennes. He marches sternly between modern...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: February/March/2026
A Loaf of Wax (Live from MOTH Club)
‘Willie’s Lady’ tells the story of a new wife who has more than the usual difficulties with her mother-in-law, who...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: February/March/2026
Songs from the Temple
Singer and dance artist Bageshree Vaze’s eclectic new release is a mixed affair, though fans of Hindustani music will find...
Reviewed by James Rorison in issue: February/March/2026
Jaliya Silokang (The Path of a Griot)
Over the past decade, Gambian-born griot Suntou Susso has collaborated with his half-brother Seckou Keita, toured with his father Mamudou...
Reviewed by Tony Gillam in issue: February/March/2026
Yatta!
While Dutch outfit YĪN YĪN first made their name through an amalgam of psychedelic rock and Southeast Asian styles, their...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: February/March/2026
New Quartet: Live At Pierre Boulez Saal
Mainly known as a trumpeter, but also a fine singer and santur specialist, the Iraqi-American Amir ElSaffar has been honing...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: February/March/2026
Gil Brenton
Seventies folk provides the throbbing heart of the mighty Magpie Arc’s second full-length album, Gil Brenton. The title-track opens with...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: February/March/2026
