Reviews
First Light
To record a fresh, innovative album that retains the charm of a century-old genre is quite an achievement. On the debut...
Reviewed by Gabrielle Messeder in issue: June/2019
Bold Champions
The second album from the trio, following 2015's Wing of Evening, Bold Champions is another strong set of traditional songs...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2019
Notre Album Solo
Le Vent du Nord & De Temps Antan
The supergroup of Le Vent du Nord and De Temps Antan came together a few years ago to tour, but...
Reviewed by Li Robbins in issue: June/2019
Frederic D'Haene: Music With Silent Aitake's
Reigakusha Gagaku Ensemble & Ensemble Modern
The interface between Western and East Asian orchestral music has enjoyed a brief yet diverse history. From Toru Takemitsu to...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: June/2019
The Best of the SABC Years
Starting her career in the 1950s, Irene Mawela wrote songs for the Dark City Sisters and the Mahotella Queens, was...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2019
Pedal Steal + Four Corners
Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Band
Now here's a fascinating one. Terry Allen is an artist of many forms: a conceptual artist, painter, writer, playwright, and...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: June/2019
Roudennoù / Traces
Renowned as one of the most charismatic traditional singers of Brittany, the late Yann-Fañch Kemener released a double album embracing...
Reviewed by Pierre Cuny in issue: June/2019
Stick in the Wheel Present From Here: English Folk Field Recordings Vol 2
Recorded in living rooms and kitchens across England, this second volume of English Folk Field Recordings by Stick in the...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2019
Karne Vwayaz
Zonatan is the alias of Mauritian singer Jonathan Andy. His songs are gentle and mellow, poppy even, but he has...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: June/2019
