Reviews

Upcetera

Jim Moray

His first solo work in four years could easily be subtitled ‘Jim Moray with Strings,’ with the multi-tracked cello and...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

Instar

Nancy Kerr

Ecology, politics, and the rigours and inequities of the present framed by the struggles and injustices of the past are...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

Flit

Martin Green

Martin Green is best known as the accordion and electronica genius from Lau, but he's also a bravely experimental soloist....

Reviewed in issue November/2016

The Albino Peacock

Bonfire Radicals

With a fun mix of clarinets, bouzouki, kaval, violins, drums, bass, electric guitar, autoharp, dulcimer and recorders, Birmingham-based Bonfire Radicals...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

The Beast Below

Apple of My Eye

There is a tinkling delicacy to the music of Apple of My Eye. Comprised of musicians with a strong theatrical...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

NEWiD

Allan yn y Fan

This sixth album from the traditional Welsh outfit also sees the unveiling of a six-piece line-up and a new singer....

Reviewed in issue November/2016

Maletak

Kepa Junkera & Sorginak

Being a ‘master of the diatonic accordion’ doesn’t sound sexy, but veteran Basque composer and bandleader Kepa Junkera makes his...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

Ancoradouro

Vila Navio

It is no minor achievement to have secured the blessing of Fausto Bordalo Dias. He is a key figure in...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

Trig

Tannara

Fresh-faced Scottish contemporary folk band Tannara's debut is a sprightly and infectious release, comprising a nice mix of traditional tracks...

Reviewed in issue November/2016

Back to Følk (Music from Følklānd)

Kerekes Band

Like the ancient Hungarians who migrated from the Urals to the banks of the Danube, Kerekes Band have been on...

Reviewed in issue November/2016