Reviews
S’AII Vibration
This is the third album from Niwel Tsumbu, a Congolese guitarist, composer and vocalist who has been based in Ireland...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
Kinshasa One Two
Damon Albarn is famous for breaking down musical barriers and exploring new ways in which music¬ians can work together –...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
Small Towns and Famous Nights
This is their first album, but Alan Kelly (piano accordion), Tola Custy (fiddle), Steph Geremia (flute and vocals) and Tony...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
Full Attack, With Sudden Defences
Things gets off to a compelling start with ominous double bass, loose splashy drums, and a snatch of film noir-ish...
Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
Aberaeron Sunset
What, I was asking myself, would a crossover South Asian/ UK album thought up in a Welsh caravan sound like?...
Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
The Original Sound of Cumbia
These two generous CDs of Colombian cumbia, remastered from 78s, 45s and 33rpm LPs, are glorious. The subtitle, The History...
Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
Alex Wilson Presents Salsa Veritas: Truly for Dancers
UK-born jazz pianist¬producer Alex Wilson might spend most of his time in Switzer¬land – one of the several countries he...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
Ndebele Songs
Many music lovers will be familiar with the isicathamiya style of singing, thanks to southern African groups such as Ladysmith...
Reviewed by Brian Chikwava in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
World Routes: On The Road
World Routes (currently broadcast on Sunday evenings) is BBC Radio 3’s flagship world music programme. And to my knowledge, there...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2012
