Reviews
Bantou Mentale
This Congolese-French band boasts members previously involved with Konono No 1 and Jupiter & Okwess in collaboration with producer Doctor...
Reviewed by Charlotte Algar in issue: December/2019
Calm Abiding: Guided Meditations & Sacred Buddhist Prayers
Calm Abiding is a timely collaboration between the Tashi Lhunpo Monks and meditation expert Shan Tate. The first three tracks,...
Reviewed by Michael Ormiston in issue: November/2019
Missing Chapters
Unique Cameroonian singer-songwritercum-stylist Moken follows up 2016's Chapters of My Life with Missing Chapters. He's in Atlanta, Georgia, having transplanted...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: November/2019
Barcelone
Judging by recent releases, choro – the Afro-European progenitor of samba – is making a comeback, especially outside its native...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: November/2019
Tabansi Sampler
The melting-pot music scene of 70s and 80s Nigeria bursts forth from this compilation, a showcase for the back catalogue...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: November/2019
The Woman and Her Words
Hannah James & The JigDoll Ensemble
Accordionist, singer and dancer Hannah James has been an adventurous and much-admired figure on the folk scene through her many...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: November/2019
Gharnata
Gharnata takes its name from the Arabic for Granada, capital city of flamenco. Singer Luis de la Carrasca has long...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: November/2019
Kings Left Behind
Kings Left Behind is the fourth album from New York-based instrumental collective Ikebe Shakedown. Many of the band's members are...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: November/2019
Handmade Tales
Based in Denmark but with roots in traditional Irish music, Manchester-born John Pilkington (guitar, bouzouki and vocals), with Danes Louise...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: November/2019
