Reviews
Systema Solar
Colombia continues to be one of the most exciting music-producing nations in Latin America. The birthplace of cumbia, the country...
Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: Apr/May/2011
Annwn
Catrin Finch was a child prodigy. She started learning the harp at the age of five, scored the highest marks...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Apr/May/2011
Bold As Light
I’m not sure whether meeting Stephan Micus would be a revelatory or mind-numbing experi¬ence. For sure, he must have one...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2011
The Rhythmagic Orchestra
Compelling, Latin jazz-leaning stuff from some of Britain and Cuba’s finest, this is released on the ever-intriguing Impossible Ark imprint...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Apr/May/2011
Cartagena!
Curro Fuentes & The Big Band Cumbia and Descarga Sound of Colombia 1962-72
Aqui en la costa me vuelve loco’ (Here on the Coast I go Mad). So sings the great band leader...
Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: Apr/May/2011
Dougna
A former singer with the Guinean all female band Les Amazones de Guinée, Sayon Bamba certainly doesn’t lack spirit. She’s...
Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: Apr/May/2011
Danza das Areas
Galician singer Uxía’s impressive track record guarantees quality songs. Nine out of 14 tracks here have distinguished guests, known for...
Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: Apr/May/2011
Matheu Watson
They look after their young talent in Scotland. Gaelic speaker Matheu Watson studied music at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: Apr/May/2011
Wanabni
Kamilya Jubran & Werner Hasler
Palestinian singer and oud player Kamilya Jubran first teamed up with German trumpeter and electronics artist Werner Hasler for 2003’s...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Apr/May/2011
