Reviews
The Moon has Risen: Zanzibara Vol 6
If you get a chance to see the Mtendeni Maulid Ensemble, don't miss it. They are a group of young...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: June/2012
Beginner’s Guide to India
This sprawling introduction to the music of the Indian subcontinent is compiled by British Asian presenter Lopa Kothari – of...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: July/2010
Por Ahí
Born and raised in Mexico City, but based in Brooklyn since 2002, Rana Santacruz styles himself as a Latino heir...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: October/2015
In Time
The most impressive aspect of this tight debut from the New York-based Akshara Music Ensemble is their brilliant manipulation of...
Reviewed by Amardeep Dhillon in issue: March/2018
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
Zimbabwe Awake Vol 1
Whatever view one takes of Robert Mugabe's political leadership, there is no question that the world's media provides a very...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Apr/May/2014
Give Me Wine
Hungarian band Romano Drom have been together for at least 20 years; in that time they have established themselves as...
Reviewed by Kim Burton in issue: Aug/Sep/2019
