Reviews
Folklórica
Folklórica is a dispatch from the world of Danish experimental guitar. It contends that the instrument has under-explored potential, which...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: October/2024
Algo Nuevo
The Brighton-based Mr Bongo has just released two Juan Pablo Torres recordings from the late 70s as part of its...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: October/2024
Oriental Mirrors
Romanian improvising unit Multumult have released four studio sessions, but this is their first live album, recorded at Bucharest’s Green...
Reviewed by Daniel Spicer in issue: October/2024
Hydra
Inspired by the Greek island of Hydra, and by living in a remote village in the Austrian Alps, Irish traditional...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: October/2024
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Two Estonian guys, circling their 50s, wearing black suits and performing wild live shows all around Europe with singing, rapping,...
Reviewed by Mateusz Dobrowolski in issue: October/2024
Alva
“I’ve found my home,” says Sámi singer Boine, “me and my voice we’re together now.” She’s spent decades as one...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: October/2024
A Dream in Essaouira
Gnawa music is booming in popularity, and not before time. Created by sub-Saharan musicians living in the Maghreb, many of...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: October/2024
Shakkar
2011 Songlines Newcomer Artist Award-winner Raghu Dixit has been busy of late composing and performing as a playback singer for...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: October/2024
Live in Aspen
The Aspen Music Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary this year with the release of this live recording from 2022. Sharon...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: October/2024
