Reviews
Reflections
Originally from Canada and now residing in Somerset, UK, Domenic DeCicco is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with a deep affinity...
Reviewed by Charlie Cawood in issue: May/2026
The Road Is Never Easy
Two sessions, both three days long, were all it took for South Africa’s BCUC – Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness –...
Reviewed by Diane Coetzer in issue: May/2026
The Power of Polska
Johanna Juhola and Lena Jonsson
Put two Nordic musical superstars together, and something breathtaking happens. Vibrant, innovative and charismatic Juhola has lit up the Finnish...
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: May/2026
B
When Cara de Espelho released their debut album two years ago, its themes reflected the sad state of the world....
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: May/2026
Weaving Gold in Broken Places
Named after the Greek Gorgon feared by society for her ugliness, this Canadian quartet aims to “redefine what is beautiful”....
Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: May/2026
TORÓ
Vitor Araújo + Metropole Orkest
The Netherlands’ Metropole Orkest enliven contemporary grooves with artful arrangements. On this live album they aid Brazilian pianist Vitor Araújo...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: May/2026
Adouna
The chequered career of Senegal’s Cheikh Ibra Fam includes a bunch of hip-hop albums released under the name Freestyle before...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: May/2026
Lyric
Stelios Petrakis is one of the finest Cretan lyra players in action today, although he’s also playing the lute on...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: May/2026
