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Review of The Chuck Norris Project

The Chuck Norris Project

Southern Tenant Folk Union

Johnny Rock Records

Rating: ★★★

The track titles of this sixth album from the Edinburgh-based Americana collective read like a back-catalogue of dodgy Hollywood action...

Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: March/2015

Review of The Rough Guide to African Guitar Legends

The Rough Guide to African Guitar Legends

VARIOUS ARTISTS

World Music Network

Rating: ★★

After a recent spate of successes in the Indian department (the revisited Rough Guides to Bhangra, Bollywood and Music of...

Reviewed by Alastair Johnston in issue: June/2011

Review of [Fonetiq Flowers]

[Fonetiq Flowers]

Lo'Jo

World Village

Rating: ★★★★

One can always rely on this French outfit to lay before us a grand sonic banquet that incorporates multiple national...

Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: November/2017

Review of Drawing in an Almond

Drawing in an Almond

Katerina Papadopoulou

Golden Horn

Rating: ★★★

Greek singer Katerina Papadopoulou was previously unknown to me, but due diligence proves it's been my oversight. This album was...

Reviewed by Marc Dubin in issue: Apr/May/2014

Review of A Burdensome Year

A Burdensome Year

Benjamin William Pike

Gin House Records

Rating: ★★★

Sometimes on this Yorkshireman's second album, Pike's downbeat vocal with guitar and strings can feel over-familiar, as can some lyrics:...

Reviewed by Glenn Kimpton in issue: Jan/Feb/2018

Review of The World of the Duduk

The World of the Duduk

Djivan Gasparyan

Melodiya MELCD3001545

Rating: ★★★

The Armenian duduk is one of the most beautiful instruments on earth. The soft, plangent sound exudes a sweet sadness...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2010

Review of Mississippi to Sahara

Mississippi to Sahara

Faris

Top of the World

Wrasse Records

Rating: ★★★★

Born to a Touareg mother and European father, Faris Amine has hit upon a unique twist to the desert rock...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: October/2015

Review of The Wavy Bow Collection

The Wavy Bow Collection

John & James Carty

Racket Records

Rating: ★★★

John Carty is one of Ireland’s most respected traditional fiddle and banjo players and this eloquent collection of fiddle tunes...

Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: May/2021

Review of December Moon

December Moon

The Henry Girls

Henry Girls

Rating: ★★★

If you’ve a weak spot for sweet vocal harmonies, pop hooks and a soft musical bedding-down in the folk traditions...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2013

Review of Saqqara

Saqqara

Esbe

New Cat Music

Rating: ★★★

Saqqara is the fifth studio album by the London-based composer, producer and vocalist Esbe. Trained in classical guitar at the...

Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: November/2020

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