Reviews
Novos Sons e Tradições ‘Modernizadas’
Pernambuco state has long been a hotbed of some of Brazil's most innovative music, led by artists such as DJ...
Reviewed by Ed Stocker in issue: Apr/May/2012
Western Country
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Caleb Klauder is singer and mandolin player with the highly successful Foghorn String Band. This is...
Reviewed by Rose Skelton in issue: Jan/Feb/2011
Songs from a Rocking Chair
If old-time, pre-World War II Americana is your thing, then Aaron and Nicole Keim, the husband-and-wife singing duo collectively known...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: October/2014
Mogoya Remixed
Since the release of Mogoya last year, Oumou Sangaré has remained true to her idea of attracting more listeners to...
Reviewed by Pierre Cuny in issue: July/2018
Bantou Mentale
This Congolese-French band boasts members previously involved with Konono No 1 and Jupiter & Okwess in collaboration with producer Doctor...
Reviewed by Charlotte Algar in issue: December/2019
Bright Field
Bright Field is a strong follow-up to Rowan and Anna Rheingans’ excellent 2015 album Already Home(a Top of the World...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: May/2018
Songs of Our Mothers
Recorded in Oxford with international zeal, this excellent release brings together folk songs traditionally sung by Afghan women, played here...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: November/2019
Nae Sweets for Shy Bairns
Heather Downie's debut alum, Nae Sweets for Shy Bairns, is a fine introduction to her talents. A mix of self-penned...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: April/2018
Echo en México
In 1970s Peru, the cumbia beat from Colombia was given a psychedelic makeover thanks to raw electric guitars and Farfisa...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: November/2016
Tóg É Go Bog É
Newly reissued on double-vinyl, Tóg É Go Bog É (Take it Easy) is Kíla's 1997 sophomore offering. Then already well-established...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: Jan/Feb/2019
