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Review of Saigon Supersound Vol 2

Saigon Supersound Vol 2

VARIOUS ARTISTS

INFRACom!

Rating: ★★★

This compilation of vintage rock'n'roll from South Vietnam during the Vietnamese war is a follow-up to the first volume of...

Reviewed by Barley Norton in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Boue, Boucane, et Bouteilles

Boue, Boucane, et Bouteilles

Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rodailleurs

Top of the World

Valcour Records

Rating: ★★★★★

The good times are rolling with beaucoup Cajun-Creole chemistry on Boue, Boucane, et Bouteilles (Mud, Smoke and Bottles), the debut...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of O Ptácích a Rybách

O Ptácích a Rybách

BraAgas

Indies Scope

Rating: ★★★

BraAgas are a Czech female quartet (plus bassist Jan Hrbek) who featured on the bonus CD of Czech music with...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Fathoms

Fathoms

The Furrow Collective

Hudson Records

Rating: ★★★★

Each of them is an acclaimed solo artist in their own right, but together, The Furrow Collective continue to be...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Daega Rek

Daega Rek

Fofoulah

Glitterbeat

Rating: ★★★★

This project from Afro-dub outfit Fofoulah signals an interesting turn for the ensemble. Their self-titled debut was dub-heavy and dreamy,...

Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of The Upsetter/Scratch The Upsetter Again

The Upsetter/Scratch The Upsetter Again

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry & The Upsetters

Doctor Bird

Rating: ★★★★

While this single CD containing two albums is credited to ‘The Upsetter’, the man behind the magic across the 24...

Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Europeana

Europeana

Jaune Toujours

Choux de Bruxelles

Rating: ★★★

Jaune Toujours are the rambunctious and eclectic Belgian sextet led by singer and accordionist Piet Maris. This is their first...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Le Chant des Rameurs

Le Chant des Rameurs

Gabriel Saglio & Les Vieilles Pies

LVP

Rating: ★★★★

In the course of a variegated career, Gabriel Saglio has forged a solid reputation as a lyricist with a keen...

Reviewed by Daniel Brown in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Fios de Ouro No Ár

Fios de Ouro No Ár

Rodrigo Romaní Trio

Altafonte Music

Rating: ★★

Harp player and Milladoiro founder Rodrigo Romaní is one of the foremost exponents of Galician folk, playing a leading role...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Review of Bhumika

Bhumika

Toronto Tabla Ensemble

Toronto Tabla Ensemble

Rating: ★★★

Those in the West intrigued by India's rich musical traditions used to face a long trip to learn more. Now...

Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

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