Reviews
Nine Decades Vol 1
Nine Decades could easily be the most exciting new series of albums in Indian music for some time: sitar king...
Reviewed by Jameela Siddiqi in issue: March/2012
Gadjistan Zizany
There’s no question that this spirited bunch of Barcelona-based musicians are more than proficient at churning out a lightweight, light-hearted...
Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: March/2012
Barlande
A set of eight pieces for flamenco guitar and cello: it’s an unusual combination but an effective one. The pieces...
Reviewed by Philip Sweeney in issue: March/2012
Corazón y Hueso
When Argentinian rocker Daniel Melingo took a stab at tango in 1998 with songs like ‘Narigón’ and ‘José el Cuchiyero’...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: March/2012
The Koka Koka Sex Battalion – Music from Tanzania 1975-1980
It's gratifying to know that some record labels are still able to recognise the value of compilations of vintage, previously...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: March/2012
Leaving Eden
The new release from the American acoustic trio comes with high expect¬ations, after its pre¬decessor, Genuine Negro Jig won a...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2012
Trinidad-Calypso 1939-59
This double CD meanders across 20 years of Trinidad and Tobago musical history offering a warm, humorous chronicle of a...
Reviewed by Charles De Ledesma in issue: March/2012
A Passing Glimpse
A Passing Glimpse is the third in a trilogy of albums by British Columbia’s log cabin-dwelling, banjo-crafting, old-time music duet,...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: March/2012
Splendor
The music and musicianship on this recording is outstanding and the concept intriguing. ‘The Other Europeans’ refers to the Jews...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: March/2012
Guitars From Agadez Vol 3
When Tinariwen stormed the citadel of the mainstream music industry, a wave of guitar-toting Touaregs followed in their wake, picking...
Reviewed by Nige Tassell in issue: March/2012
