Reviews
Fios de Ouro No Ár
Harp player and Milladoiro founder Rodrigo Romaní is one of the foremost exponents of Galician folk, playing a leading role...
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Hieroglyphs that Tell the Tale
Karan Casey showcases her hybrid influences here with this Irish/American fusion. Previously with the prolific and well-known group Solas, this...
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Music from Greece
In the summer of 1979, Greek folk singer Domna Samiou (1928-2012) toured Sweden (with a band and dance troupe) performing...
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20 Years
‘As you know, we play music of various countries and peoples,’ says vocalist Mitia Khramtsov in Russian on the live...
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Muutused/Zminy
Svjata Vatra were formed in 2005 when Ukrainian singer and trombonist Ruslan Trochynskyi moved to Estonia and teamed up with...
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Fa
Images of Galician piper Susana Seivane's son, born during an eight-year absence from the studio, litter the thick little booklet...
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At the Wrong Gig
Every so often, a radio station will produce a playlist of the best songs for driving. The likes of Bruce...
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An Choill Uaigneach
Born in Glasgow to parents from Donegal, Theresa Kavanagh has been immersed in Donegal's fiddle tradition since she moved to...
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The Runaway
Jimmy Lee & the Edge of Chaos Orchestra
Jimmy Lee is like finding an English Johnny Cash hiding out in the back lanes of West Sussex. This might...
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Neue Gezeiten
What an inspired blend of instruments Jodelfisch have alighted upon, variously a mix of harp, accordion, clarinet, tuba or cornet,...
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