Reviews
Amú
Now based in Melbourne, Brazilian expatriate Neto seems to yearn for home on Amú as there’s much talk of summer...
Reviewed by Andy Cumming in issue: June/2026
Tales of Nar
Known for his involvement in the long-running Chemirani Ensemble – a Persian classical group founded alongside his father and siblings...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: June/2026
BarrioKandela
“Doctor Nativo doesn’t make music to fit into genres” his publicity suggests, “he makes music to remember.” In creating his...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: June/2026
Echoes in the Weave
Sareban is the moniker of Swiss-based rubab player Mathieu Clavel, and this debut release is the culmination of a decade...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: June/2026
Arpaora
Arpaora is hailed in the accompanying press dossier as “the first flamenco harp album”. This could be an impressive claim,...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2026
PA
Anna Ferrer is a Spanish musician from Menorca who “sings, composes and deconstructs songs from other times”. PA, her fourth...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: June/2026
HOPE!!
In a prolific burst between 2015 and 2022, Angélique Kidjo released an album with a symphony orchestra, a reimagining of...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2026
Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace
As a poet, Joy Harjo is one of the most celebrated American voices of the last century. Insomnia and Seven...
Reviewed by Joe Mulhall in issue: June/2026
L’Odyssée de Noūr
Lakhdar Hanou is a French-Algerian oud player and composer, leading his regular ensemble, which also includes flamenco guitar and Chinese...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: June/2026
Indian Talking Machine Part Two: Instrumental Gems from the 78rpm Era
VARIOUS ARTISTS | Various Artists
Compiled by musician, author and Indian classical music collector Robert Millis, this captivating collection of instrumental Hindustani, Carnatic and folk...
Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: June/2026
