Reviews
kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit
Two Estonian guys, circling their 50s, wearing black suits and performing wild live shows all around Europe with singing, rapping,...
Reviewed by Mateusz Dobrowolski in issue: October/2024
Alva
“I’ve found my home,” says Sámi singer Boine, “me and my voice we’re together now.” She’s spent decades as one...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: October/2024
A Dream in Essaouira
Gnawa music is booming in popularity, and not before time. Created by sub-Saharan musicians living in the Maghreb, many of...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: October/2024
Shakkar
2011 Songlines Newcomer Artist Award-winner Raghu Dixit has been busy of late composing and performing as a playback singer for...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: October/2024
Live in Aspen
The Aspen Music Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary this year with the release of this live recording from 2022. Sharon...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: October/2024
Kystnært
Guro Kvifte Nesheim & Floating Sofa Quartet
Kystnært has been on permanent play since its arrival. This instrumental journey celebrates the musical heritage and diversity of the...
Reviewed by Buzz Bury in issue: October/2024
From Berlin to Buenos Aires
The Argentine element comes courtesy of guitarist and composer Carlos Moscardini, a giant in that country’s folk music history. Berlin...
Reviewed by Chris Wheatley in issue: October/2024
Dotze Temps
Lluís Gómez’ story is an improbable one. A voracious Spanish musical student from a young age, he quickly learned to...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: October/2024
Cosas Raras
Rolando Bruno y El Grupo Arevalo
‘I, who was born with Videla / I, who was born without power, I, who fought for freedom but could...
Reviewed by Juan José Relmucao in issue: October/2024
Vander Ikh Mir Lustik
Lively melodies and joyful group vocals characterise this new release from the previously Saint Petersburg-based band Dobranotch. In the wake...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: October/2024
