Reviews
Dula
Born and raised in Angola but resident in the US since 2013, Dula released a debut album, Africa, which was...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2026
Tributo Desde Londres a Cali
After a smash-hit album with Salsa with Vibraphone, Dorance Lorza & Sexteto Café are back. The music here is pleasant,...
Reviewed by Charlotte Algar in issue: June/2026
Um Violão na Madrugada + Apresentando Baden Powell e seu Violão
This Baden Powell is not to be mistaken with the British founder of the Boy Scouts Association who went by...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: June/2026
Mama Funny Day
Was Manu Chao hugely influential or so eclectic that it's hard not to nick some aspect of his style? A...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2026
Time To Save The World
This Cheshire-based Americana ensemble probably first came to most people's attention as finalists in 2008's BBC Radio 2 Young Folk...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: June/2026
An Choill Uaigneach
Born in Glasgow to parents from Donegal, Theresa Kavanagh has been immersed in Donegal's fiddle tradition since she moved to...
Reviewed by Rob Adams in issue: June/2026
The Golden Angle
It's hard to know what to make of this album. David Benedict is clearly an extraordinarily gifted young musician, zipping...
Reviewed by Matt Milton in issue: June/2026
The Runaway
Jimmy Lee & the Edge of Chaos Orchestra
Jimmy Lee is like finding an English Johnny Cash hiding out in the back lanes of West Sussex. This might...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: June/2026
Tablananda
There is a fine tradition of brothers in bands, occasionally accompanied by a sub-plot of sibling rivalry. Fortunately there is...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: June/2026
Neue Gezeiten
What an inspired blend of instruments Jodelfisch have alighted upon, variously a mix of harp, accordion, clarinet, tuba or cornet,...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: June/2026
