Reviews
African Fabrics
Daniel Haaksman isn’t a novice when it comes to adding a dancehall sensibility to traditional styles. He has previously worked...
Reviewed in issue May/2016
Abbar el Hamada
Since the death of the great Mariem Hassan, Aziza Brahim has become the most important voice for the Saharawi people,...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Djaale
Born in France, with a Cameroonian background, singer Ekoumé was a member of saxophonist Manu Dibango's band for eight years....
Reviewed in issue April/2016
My Life in a Hole in the Ground
This is a very welcome reissue of the first four albums by African Head Charge – reissued as individual vinyl...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Djely Blues
One of the world's consummate guitarists with a touch, phrasing, rhythmic swing and fluidity to rival any rock’n’roll axe hero...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
The Gnawa Caravan: Salt
London-based gimbri master and Gnawa evangelist Simo Lagnawi is becoming a prolific and reliable recording artist, releasing Gnawa-themed albums with...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Faransiskiyo Somaliland
Fans of all things desert-bluesy should check out Sahra Halgan. She has just returned to her homeland – the fledgling...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Né So
It's easy to read too much into the circumstances surrounding the making of a record, but it's clear that some...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Soul Sok Séga: Séga Sounds from Mauritius 1973-1979
The international exposure of music from the Indian Ocean has, understandably, been dominated by the sounds of the huge island...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Baila Sahara Baila
Mariem Hassan & Vadiya Mint El Hanevi
This is the final album from one of the great voices of the Sahara: Mariem Hassan died in August 2015...
Reviewed in issue March/2016
