Reviews
When We Fly
Hartwin Dhoore and his younger brother, Ward, are a duo from Rodeland in Belgium. They take their name, Siger, from...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: January/February/2024
La Pluma
It’s almost impossible to categorise La Pluma other than to suggest it’s sure to appeal to those who don’t like...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: January/February/2024
Koinonia
The brainchild of producer duo Koen De Petter & Renaldo Maria, Up High Collective have existed in various forms and...
Reviewed by Olivia Cheves in issue: January/February/2024
Tanou
There are few more ancient instruments than Mali’s six-stringed, individually bowed n’dan, or ‘traveller’s harp’. Fewer still whose existence is...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: April/2024
ATÓMICA
The international profile of the Cuban-born singer, rapper and musician known as La Dame Blanche has been steadily increasing since...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: April/2024
The Pendulum Swing
Katherine Priddy’s sophomore set is an intimate, emotive, interconnected album of tableaux that encompasses the past, and past loves, and...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: April/2024
Mouse
The Schmoozenbergs may sound like a novelty band, but they are a quartet of classy musicians who clearly like to...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: April/2024
Essia
Tunisian-born, Brussels-based pianist Wajdi Riahi is undoubtedly adept at composing and performing melodically and rhythmically complex contemporary jazz. Aided ably...
Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: April/2024
Chaos
On first play of this sparkling debut album from Nigerian 12-piece Lagos Thugs, it’s hard to believe you’re not listening...
Reviewed by Russel Higham in issue: March/2024
