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Review of We've Come Along

We've Come Along

Mark Lavengood

Earthwork Music

Rating: ★★★

The latest release by resonator guitar and lap steel specialist Mark Lavengood, a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, showcases his...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: March/2018

Review of Kroke 25: The Best Of

Kroke 25: The Best Of

Kroke

Universal Music Polska

Rating: ★★★★

The Polish trio Kroke celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2017. Kroke is the Yiddish name for Kraków, which was a...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: March/2018

Review of Vinyl Box Set #4

Vinyl Box Set #4

Fela Kuti

Knitting Factory Records

Rating: ★★★

While I wish I was reporting to you on the quality packaging and superb sound this vinyl box-set contains, being...

Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: March/2018

Review of Ask Your Heart

Ask Your Heart

Mehmet Polat Trio

Home Records

Rating: ★★★★

Oud player Mehmet Polat leads the way on this second album from his trio, although Sinan Arat's ney (Middle Eastern...

Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: March/2018

Review of Criollo Electrik

Criollo Electrik

Roberto López

Stonetree Records

Rating: ★★

After leading a number of big bands in Canada, where he is based, López has switched to a small combo...

Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: March/2018

Review of Lunar

Lunar

Ross Daly & Kelly Thoma

Ross Daly

Rating: ★★★★

This double CD is a fascinating mix. The legendary lyra player Ross Daly and his student, the equally brilliant musician...

Reviewed by Maria Lord in issue: March/2018

Review of 60 Horses in My Herd

60 Horses in My Herd

Huun-Huur-Tu

Jaro

Rating: ★★★

This (vinyl only) re-release of the first album by Tuva's premier throat singing group is a welcome reminder of Kaigal-ool...

Reviewed by Michael Ormiston in issue: March/2018

Review of Love in Africa

Love in Africa

Kodjovi Kush & Afrospot All Stars

Chop Music

Rating: ★★★★

Inspired by his jazz musician father, Kodjovi Kush started his first band aged just 15 and has since played with...

Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: March/2018

Review of Live @ 25

Live @ 25

Peatbog Faeries

Peatbog Records

Rating: ★★★★

The Isle of Skye-based Peatbog Faeries have been a staple on the Scottish trad scene for 25 years now, and...

Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: March/2018

Review of RAMU

RAMU

Mickey Hart

Verve Forecast

Rating: ★★★★

Although it's named after the Random Access Musical Universe (RAMU) sampling database that he created, what former Grateful Dead drummer...

Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: March/2018

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