Reviews
X Uhuru
Roots reggae legends Black Uhuru produced huge hits in the late 70s and early 80s, thanks largely to the slick...
Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: December/2025
Tropical Desert
BABON present an intriguing take on a globally diverse instrumental groove. Formed in Indonesia by schoolmates Rayi and Wahyudi (to...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: December/2025
Scottish Cowboy Ballads & Early American Folk Songs
Also known as Sorley the Bard, Shackleton developed his chops busking on the streets of Edinburgh with his father, Norman...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2025
Songs For Workers
Tian Qiyi featuring Jah Wobble
Ridiculously talented brothers John and Charlie Wardle return to further enhance the meeting point between Chinese and Western music. Charlie...
Reviewed by Chris Wheatley in issue: October/2025
Local Spirits
Six-piece La Chooma weave together a heady blend of instrumental sounds on Local Spirits, their full-length debut. Built on layers...
Reviewed by Andrew Taylor-Dawson in issue: October/2025
Aficionado – Flamenco Moro
This record bridges the Mediterranean Sea, uniting the sounds of the oud with Andalusian flamenco. Casablanca-born Alaa Zouiten is the...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: October/2025
God Bless the USA
Originally from Mumbai and now based in San Jose, California, harmonica player and singer Aki Kumar – the ‘King of...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: October/2025
Oriental Soul
Just when you think you’ve discovered all the greats from the heyday of Turkish psych, along comes a rare nugget...
Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: October/2025
Transformation Time
Best-known until now as the lead vocalist for the LA band Chicano Batman, Bardo (whose full name is Bardo Martinez)...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: October/2025
