Reviews
La Llorona
While she could play the tragic heroine with a bleeding heart with the best of them, Chavela Vargas was also...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: April/2018
The Transports: A Tale of Exile and Migration
In 1973, the Norfolk singer Peter Bellamy came across the story of Susannah Holmes and Henry Kable, who, their death...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: April/2018
Ahwar
This album is here, there and everywhere. Meaning it is jazz; it is traditional Arabic folk; it is avant-garde; it...
Reviewed by Yousif Nur in issue: April/2018
Bring Back Home
The Somerset singer's sixth album comprises 12 original songs and two traditional ballads, with her band including Gigspanner's Peter Knight...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: April/2018
Nae Sweets for Shy Bairns
Heather Downie's debut alum, Nae Sweets for Shy Bairns, is a fine introduction to her talents. A mix of self-penned...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: April/2018
Gryningsland
This Swedish-Finnish trio's name is their mission statement: they enliven the Nordic folk canon with avant-garde influences, finding a pleasing...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: April/2018
Hard Bargain
Murphy is a fiery and intense fiddler. He has mastered all the propulsive, locomotive tricks and licks of old-time and...
Reviewed by Matt Milton in issue: April/2018
Bu Bir Ruya
The Dirtmusic duo has now become a trio, with guitarists Hugo Race and Chris Eckman being joined by saz (lute)...
Reviewed by Martin Longley in issue: April/2018
Mother
George Xylouris and Jim White are a mesmerising double act, what with the Cretan laouto player and singer's nimble string...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: March/2018
Bahaghari
Broadway star Lea Salonga is one of the most famous singers in the Philippines. To showcase the incredible diversity of...
Reviewed by John Clewley in issue: March/2018
