Reviews
O Mistério
It hasn’t been easy since Teresa Salgueiro left Portugal’s Madredeus. While the band are still looking for a fitting substitute...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: July/2012
Este Fado
When in doubt about a new fado voice, look for Carlos do Carmo’sendorsement. If his name shows up in a...
Reviewed by Gongalo Frota in issue: July/2012
Spirit Rising: Live From Guest Street
It’s surprising that it has taken Kidjo 20 years to release her first live-in-concert album, for she’s long been one...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: July/2012
Músicas Para Churrasco Vol 1
Seu Jorge's latest finds the Brazilian singer back doing what he does best. His previous record, a selection of rock-leaning...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: July/2012
Sunday Never Comes
The global music community is beginning to notice another pioneering band from Portland, Oregon that has built a devoted local...
Reviewed by Jeff Hammarlund in issue: July/2012
Maloya Power
Lindigo were the talk of the recent Australasian World Music Expo (AWME), where their show-stopping turn prompted double-takes from seasoned...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: July/2012
Fonn
Five voices, one family, three generations, and a treasury of Gaelic song – the Campbells of Greepe, near Dunvegan on...
Reviewed by Tim Camming in issue: July/2012
¡Soy Salvadoreño!
For their latest musical discovery Smithsonian Folkways have unearthed Los Hermanos Lovos and their chanchona style of music from the...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: July/2012
He is #1
The Malawi Mouse Boys take their name from how they make their living when not playing music – selling mice...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: July/2012
