Reviews

Island Records Presents Roots

VARIOUS ARTISTS

When reggae entered its celebrated golden age in the 70s, many of the music’s hallmarks became permanent signifiers not just...

Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: June/2014

Manduka

Manduka

That Alexandre Manuel Thiago de Mello (aka Manduka), born in Petrópolis, a city in the south-east Brazil, isn’t a bigger...

Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: October/2021

Este Fado

Inês Duarte

When in doubt about a new fado voice, look for Carlos do Carmo’sendorsement. If his name shows up in a...

Reviewed by Gongalo Frota in issue: July/2012

Gach Sgeul – Every Story

Julie Fowlis

The four and a half years since Julie Fowlis’ last studio album, Uam, have been transformative for her. Now a...

Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: Apr/May/2014

Europeana

Jaune Toujours

Jaune Toujours are the rambunctious and eclectic Belgian sextet led by singer and accordionist Piet Maris. This is their first...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Saith VII

Ar Log

In 1976 Ar Log came together to represent Wales at a festival of Celtic music in Brittany. There they met...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: December/2018

Transatlantic Sessions 4: Volume 2

VARIOUS ARTISTS

The second CD release taken from last year's fourth outing of the Transatlantic Sessions TV series captures – much better...

Reviewed by Sue Wilson in issue: Nov/Dec/2010

My World

Cubanito

Formerly known as Cubanito 20.02, the pioneering reggaeton trio have lost a member since DJ Flipper decided not to return...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2013

Apparitions

The Drystones

A significant change of tack from the Drystones' last album, Apparitions really showcases the multi-instrumental talents of this exciting young...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: June/2019

Under the Rose Tree

Derya Türkan & Sokratis Sinopoulos

As a disciple of Ross Daly and a player of the lyra (bowed lute) Sokratis Sinopoulos was always going to...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: October/2018