Reviews
Dålågjel
Kjorstad is an intriguing musician. He’s fascinated by the world, its history and future, nature and sound, while also being...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: May/2026
Istem
Vegar Vårdal feat. Johannes Martens
Norwegian fiddler and pianist Vegar Vårdal has been performing for over 30 years and is an acclaimed teacher and composer...
Reviewed by Chris Wheatley in issue: May/2026
Eternal Life No End
Radwan Ghazi Moumneh & Frédéric D. Oberland
The debut album from Radwan Ghazi Moumneh and Frédéric D. Oberland is far from the duo’s first encounter. Their paths...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: May/2026
El espacio del Tiempo
An exquisite, charming and thoughtful set by two sisters from Argentina. Laura and Gianna Caronni were brought up studying classical...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: May/2026
Pt. Roadknight
Leah Senior has built a distinctive career since the release of her 2015 debut. Tracing the edges of modern folk,...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: June/2026
Indian Talking Machine Part Two: Instrumental Gems from the 78rpm Era
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
Compiled by musician, author and Indian classical music collector Robert Millis, this captivating collection of instrumental Hindustani, Carnatic and folk...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: June/2026
West African Beat: Rare 7s and EPs from Benin and Niger
Founded by saxophonist-singer Mélomé Clément in Benin in 1968, T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo has been one of the greatest finds of...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: July/2026
Bulayo: Guitar Songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
Combining catchy tunes and cheeky (sometimes political) lyrics with intricate acoustic guitar parts, fingerstyle music swept the beerhalls and nightclubs...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: July/2026
Learning to be Empty
Self-described “country-folk artist from East Nashville” Jordan Virgil Day belongs to that club of extraordinarily gifted but troubled American troubadours...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: July/2026
The Birds Know
Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
In his notes for the album, singer-songwriter-guitarist Jim Lauderdale explains that all these songs, written or co-written by him, were...
Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: July/2026
