Reviews
Tell Me The Truth Or Don’t Tell Me Anything
Over the past few years, Afro-jazz collective Ubunye have wowed audiences with their distinctive fusion of Zulu harmony singing, Afropop,...
Reviewed by Andrew Taylor-Dawson in issue: February/March/2026
Quinto Mundo
This fifth album from the Franco-Chilean stalwarts of Marseille may not contain anything quite so blistering as ‘La Weá’ from...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: February/March/2026
Minyo Groove 1963–1979: Japan Meets Latin, Rock, Rare Groove & Funky Vibes
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
Japanese minyo (traditional folk songs) have been part of the country’s cultural fabric for centuries. Often connected to themes of...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: February/March/2026
Roots
Kasia Kadłubowska, a Polish percussionist based in Berlin, is on a journey to retrace her roots on the Polish-Ukrainian-Belarusian borderlands....
Reviewed by Michał Wieczorek in issue: February/March/2026
To long, longing, I have longed for so long // Saltwater songs
Folk music speaks to the tradition of a place, and carries a deeply personal expression. Norwegian violinist Hannisdal is schooled...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: February/March/2026
sayr: salt | thirst
Derived from the Arabic musical concept of sayr – meaning ‘course’ or ‘motion’ – this new release by Finnish guitarist/oud...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: February/March/2026
Docteur Nico Presents African Fiesta Sukisa 1966–1974
Docteur Nico & African Fiesta Sukisa
Congolese guitarist, composer and singer Dr. Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalayi, aka Dr. Nico, reigned supreme during the 60s and 70s...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: February/March/2026
