Reviews
The Rough Guide to Cape Jazz
The term ‘Cape jazz’ was apparently first used as recently as 1993 as the title of a compilation album on...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: March/2021
O Groth y Ddaear
Perhaps better known for his work as frontman for the Welsh rock band Y Bandana or as part of psychedelic...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: December/2016
I’d Understand You if I Knew What You Meant
This, the sixth album from Craobh Rua, proves to be the most sophisticated offering yet from the Belfast-based quintet. It’s...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: June/2014
The Iqrit Files
The Palestinian refugee camps of the Middle East are a hotbed of musical creativity, although there are few outlets for...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: December/2015
Can’t Hold the Wheel
This is a fine collection of traditional-styled American tunes performed with great respect by The New Line. The group produce...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Aug/Sep/2014
La Silencieuse
Meïkhâneh comprise singer Maria Laurent, Johanni Curtet on guitar and overtone singing, and Milad Pasta on Iranian percussion. Recording at...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: October/2017
Divine Liturgy
The Armenian composer Gomidas (1869-1935), usually transliterated as Komitas, is considered the father of Armenian music. While the conservatoire in...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Apr/May/2012
Nordic Woman
Nordic Woman’s hauntingly beautiful opening flute melody could hail from any number of musical origins, but what follows is a...
Reviewed by Olivia Haughton in issue: Nov/Dec/2012
