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Review of Sailing Back to You

Sailing Back to You

Mick McAuley, Winifred Horan & Colm Ó Caoimh

McAuley, Horan, O Caoimh

Rating: ★★★

What does one make of an album by three traditional musicians of the Irish genre that features a retro French...

Reviewed by Geoff Wallis in issue: March/2013

Review of Mavrika

Mavrika

Mavrika

Psolista Records

Rating: ★★★★

This reimagining of Greek songs from the first half of the 20th century is successful in giving a Balkan beat...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: March/2013

Review of Electric

Electric

Richard Thompson

Proper

Rating: ★★★★

Buddy Miller produced Richard Thompson's latest album in his home studio in Nashville. It shows in the sound, which swings...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: March/2013

Review of Decemberwell

Decemberwell

Mike Vass

Rusty Squash Horn Records

Rating: ★★★

An ambitious challenge was the impetus for Mike Vass’ new album. He aimed to compose and record it in just...

Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: March/2013

Review of Englobed

Englobed

Giuliano Modarelli

Manush Recordings

Rating: ★★

The guitar-playing soloist on this disc, Giuliano Modarelli, has evidently mastered the elements of raga to a high degree, and...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: March/2013

Review of The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal

The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal

VARIOUS ARTISTS

World Music Network

Rating: ★★★★

Senegal's very rich seam of musical styles and voices are well represented in this attractively packaged collection. There are standout...

Reviewed by Jenny Cathcart in issue: March/2013

Review of Follow My Lead, Lead Me to Follow

Follow My Lead, Lead Me to Follow

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra

Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra

Rating: ★★★★

The history, folklore and present state of the natural world is the defining theme of this second full-length album from...

Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: March/2013

Review of Anclao en Paris

Anclao en Paris

Cuarteto Cedrón

Le Chant du Monde

Rating: ★★★

Juan ‘Tata’ Cedrón has been making folk and tango music with one quartet or another since 1964 and has released...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: March/2013

Review of Vocals and Percussion from Hahoe and Kyongju

Vocals and Percussion from Hahoe and Kyongju

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Frémeaux & Associés

Rating: ★★

This album will prove heavy going unless you are a serious fan of field recordings. A mask-dance drama from Hahoe...

Reviewed by Keith Howard in issue: March/2013

Review of The Man Behind the Molam Sound 1972-75

The Man Behind the Molam Sound 1972-75

Theppabutr Productions

Zudrangma Records

Rating: ★★★★

Having made their name with the Thai Funk compilations, the Zudrangma label are getting down to serious business now, uncovering...

Reviewed by Chris Menist in issue: March/2013

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