Reviews

Shine

Caroline Keane

Caroline Keane has had an increasingly prominent presence on the Irish and international touring circuit since she was 15. Now...

Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: October/2020

La Nua

Lúnasa

Lá Nua is Lúnasa’s first foray into the studio since 2006’s Sé. It’s also the powerhouse quintet’s first recording since...

Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: October/2010

Oye Mujer

Ladama

Pan-American musicians have got more chance of creating peace and prosperity than the region’s politicians. Perhaps the latter can call...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: November/2020

Mwinda

Lulendo

A former backing singer for his late compatriot Papa Wemba, Lulendo grew up in the Angolan capital Luanda with the...

Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2017

O Ptácích a Rybách

BraAgas

BraAgas are a Czech female quartet (plus bassist Jan Hrbek) who featured on the bonus CD of Czech music with...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2019

Kobane

Nishtiman Project

A keening, reedy duduk (oboe) melody emerges out of the wind – a wind that blows free, unhindered across borders....

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: August/2017

De Mar y Río

Canalón de Timbiquí

How rough and ready do you want your roots music? From a small town on the Pacific coast of Colombia...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: May/2019

Waterfjord

Matti Kallio

With the title of his third album Matti Kallio playfully honours his origins while tipping his hat to a long...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: May/2023

Danza das Areas

Uxía

Galician singer Uxía’s impressive track record guarantees quality songs. Nine out of 14 tracks here have distinguished guests, known for...

Reviewed by Jan Fairley in issue: Apr/May/2011

Mexico Mágico Cosmico

Luis Pérez

This re-release of a 1981 Mexican government-sponsored music project is a curiosity in many ways. It is an album that...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: July/2018