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Review of Baragwin

Baragwin

Baragwin

Boghei Records

Rating: ★★★★

Here’s yet another treasure of musical tradition from the Francophone provinces of eastern Canada, which have in common historical connections...

Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: August/September/2022

Review of Aşk(Love)

Aşk(Love)

Aka Gündüz Kutbay | Kani Karaca

Kalan 481482

Rating: ★★★★

Don Cherry and Rafael Garrett brought exciting news about this astounding ney soloist, steeped in the mevlevi tradition but fearless...

Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: July/2010

Review of Kosher Style

Kosher Style

Michael Winograd

Oupeople

Rating: ★★★★

This is a splendid celebration of brash, Brooklyn, big-band klezmer revelling in the retro flavour of the style. Many of...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: November/2019

Review of Mozart of the Banjo: The Joe Morley Project

Mozart of the Banjo: The Joe Morley Project

Aaron Jonah Lewis

The Old-Time Tiki Parlour

Rating: ★★★★

Aaron Jonah Lewis' 24-song tribute to the legendary British banjo player and composer Joe Morley (1867-1937) is a fascinating dive...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: April/2020

Review of Essence of Raga Tala

Essence of Raga Tala

Kuljit Bhamra

Top of the World

ARC Music

Rating: ★★★★

Here tabla maestro Kuljit Bhamra has put together a rather eclectic but very enjoyable selection of tracks, many which he...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: October/2020

Review of In the Air or the Earth

In the Air or the Earth

The Askew Sisters

RootBeat Records

Rating: ★★★★

Ancient ballads from the crossroads of life, death, fate and fortune, and equally antique dance tunes – you can almost...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2014

Review of Raiz

Raiz

Joyce

Far Out Recordings

Rating: ★★★★

Raiz (Roots) is an appropriate title, in the context of Joyce Moreno's long and distinguished career. A true landmark recording,...

Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: March/2015

Review of With the Dawn

With the Dawn

Bella Hardy

Noe Records

Rating: ★★★★

Bella Hardy's new album begins with the track ‘The Only Thing to Do’, a striking and beautiful ballad addressing love...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2015

Review of Volume 2: Echos Hypnotiques

Volume 2: Echos Hypnotiques

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou

Analog Africa AACD066

Rating: ★★★★

From latter-day obscurity to the plush aisles of London’s Barbican, the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo story is a typically colourful one, with...

Reviewed by Brendon Griffin in issue: March/2010

Review of Devonshire Roses

Devonshire Roses

Jim Causley

Hrōc Music

Rating: ★★★★

Devonshire Roses is a generous collection of 20 of the most famous Devon folk songs, including ‘Widecombe Fair’ and ‘The...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: May/2021

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