Reviews
Manga
Back in 2013, when Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade released her fourth album, Lovely Difficult, it was already obvious pop...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: April/2019
Ari Pembele: Let's Rejoice
It is Irene Mawela's commanding and tender voice, coupled with her knack for melodic and story-rich songwriting, that makes her...
Reviewed by Franki Clemens in issue: Aug/Sep/2018
Cracks in the Room
Eased into existence via a Kickstarter campaign and produced by Chris Wood – his first production job on music other...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: May/2017
Child of Independence
Opening track ‘Yebo’ sets the pace: bursting with warmth, vibrant and upbeat, it proves Thab ani N yo ni is...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Jan/Feb/2011
Rumba Classic
Rumba Classic is a respectful and enjoyable collection of vintage rumbas performed by London-based Congolese musicians under the leadership of...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: November/2019
Two Score
Now entering their fifth decade, albeit with a lengthy 1990s hiatus included, and having undergone numerous line-up changes, the current...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2018
The Glamoury
A powerful contemporary approach to the traditional ballad, from which she fashions a vivid and poetic set of original songs,...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2010
Foxglove & Fuschia
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh's first solo album in five years sees the former Danú frontwoman returning to her West Kerry roots...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: April/2018
Al Andalus
This is a strange and frustrating disc. It’s a digital remastering of an analogue recording first issued more than 30...
Reviewed by Dennis Marks in issue: July/2010
Kasatchok Superstar
Cultured Viennese folk don’t much like playing catch-up to Berliners, and with Berlin producing so much good music these days...
Reviewed by Lemez Lovas in issue: Aug/Sep/2010
