Reviews
Ferahnak
Bekir Sahin Baloglu & Nurullah Kanik
With the continuing activity of reissues of archival recordings and the increased circulation of musicians from Turkey, a CD like...
Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: Nov/Dec/2012
Best Day
Brought up in the Scottish Highlands, Glasgow-based multi-instrumentalists Mairearad Green and Anna Massie have developed a reputation for their accomplished,...
Reviewed by Rob Adams in issue: March/2016
This World Alone
With a name derived from the Hindi for travel, iyatraQuartet – an ensemble of cello, clarinet, percussion and violin –...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: April/2016
Songs of Exile
Albums by the Brussels-based Algerian singer and songwriter Abderrahmane Abdelli are as rare as an oasis in the desert –...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: November/2021
Afterlight
Glasgow-based Ímar are named after a ninth-century king who ruled over Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man – which...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: April/2017
Autumn of the World
A familiar array of mostly acoustic instruments deftly wielded in the service of retro-modern styles make for an exceptionally compelling...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: Aug/Sep/2019
Radio International
As a favourite at various UK festivals, international collective Kefaya – led by UK-based guitarist Giuliano Modarelli and keyboardist Al...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: November/2016
Hailu Mergia & His Classical Instrument: Shemonmuanaye
Whilst we’re used to hearing lilting scales from vintage Ethiopia, this latest reissue from Awesome Tapes from Africa is like...
Reviewed by Chris Menist in issue: October/2013
Smokey Joe
FolkLaw are a folk-rock four piece from the Gloucester area of England – an easy-going part of the world. Their...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: December/2016
