Reviews
The Blue Book of Storyville
Don Vappie is one of the world's preeminent banjoists and an out and proud New Orleans Creole (of French and...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: May/2020
Masters of Their Craft
Home to an artist roster that has shaped the sound of contemporary Irish folk music, Tara Music (formerly Tara Records)...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: Jan/Feb/2014
Sadaka (The Gift)
Born in Sierra Leone into a family of musicians, Seydu has led a storied life. He grew up listening to...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2017
Undiscovered Africa
An unashamedly commercial compilation of African music from up-and-coming artists, this album features little-known acts from Nigeria, Rwanda, Botswana, Namibia,...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: May/2016
Dystopian Dream
Like the musical equivalent of Stephen Fry, Nitin Sawhney seems to be everywhere. Producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, composer of film, TV...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2015
Octave Fiddle – Baritone Violin
A fiddler of considerable skill and dexterity, Gavin Pennycook is also distinguished by his choice of instrument here: the baritone...
Reviewed by Matthew Milton in issue: July/2014
Initiatrix
Heloise Pilkington's Halloween-released Initiatrix is an original and thoughtfully constructed piece of work. A collection of original songs and chants...
Reviewed by Jahnavi Harrison in issue: December/2017
Last Band Standing
Who says you have to actually live in Eastern Europe to play Eastern European sounds? Not Forty Thieves Orkestar, a...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: July/2011
Oriental Blues
Oriental Blues has a slightly curious concept, but one that the liner notes of this CD go to some lengths...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Jan/Feb/2014
