Reviews
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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Pastourelle
Cecilia is a neat little trio of fine Belgian musicians from the bal folk, or Boombal, scene, which is a...
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TÌR: Highland Life & Lore
Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie
TÌR: Highland Life & Lore is the debut album from the mighty singer-songwriter duo of Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona...
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