Reviews
Sequana
Since winning best newcomer at the inaugural BBC Radio 3 World Music awards 20 years ago, Massi’s career has followed...
Reviewed in issue November/2022
Tutku
Kalaha + Hilal Kaya with Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Danish quartet Kalaha first tackled a Turkish tune on their third album, 2019’s Mandala, which was also the first time...
Reviewed in issue November/2022
Out of the Desert
The inherently transcendental sound of virtuoso Tasha Smith Godinez’s harp fits her stated purpose in this recording of celebrating her...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
L’Ombre de la Bête
François Robin & Mathias Delplanque
François Robin has been exploring electro-acoustic sounds for nearly 15 years. While his is a multi-instrumentalist, his instrument of choice...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
Queen of Sheba
Ibrahim Maalouf & Angélique Kidjo
Fusing the West African roots of Angélique Kidjo and the Levantine heritage of the French-Lebanese jazz composer Ibrahim Maalouf, this...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
A World of Lullabies
The effectiveness of melody is a key feature of Milan-based guitarist Val Bonetti’s new album, which comes off the back...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
Mani Sicure
This is the first consumer release for the international market by the long-standing duo of Emidio Ausiello and Michele Maione,...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
Gnawa Electric Laune II
As you might guess, this album is the sequel to the first collaboration between Moroccan Gnawa musician Harnoune and German...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
Shruti Dances
A project three years in the making, Shruti Dances is the debut collaborative release from star Indian percussionist Sarathy Korwar...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
Andalussyat
Françoise Atlan & l’Orchestre Arabo-Andalou de Fès
French-born of North African Jewish parents, Françoise Atlan was one of the first singers to explore the Andalusian repertoire shared...
Reviewed in issue October/2022
