Reviews
The Rough Guide to South African Jazz
The title might suggest another nostalgic ‘golden era’ compilation of township jive, kwela and marabi, built around the old favourites...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2016
The River
The River is Napier's first solo album, and a rather intriguing and exciting one it is too. Napier is a...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: June/2016
Afrika Mamas
One cannot help but be transported to the rolling hills of Zululand when listening to the Afrika Mamas’ latest, self-titled...
Reviewed by Franki Black in issue: June/2016
Haiti Vodou: 1937-1962 Folk Trance Possession
Following Frémeaux's 2013 two-CD compilation Jamaica Folk Trance Possession, comes this set of mostly field recordings from Haiti. But where...
Reviewed by Charles De Ledesma in issue: June/2016
Débruit & Istanbul
Parisian producer Xavier Thomas, aka Débruit, burst onto the scene with his debut album From the Horizon in 2012. This...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: June/2016
Luxe
Yann Tambour is a French singer and composer who records under the name Encre and also Stranded Horse. He plays...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: June/2016
Matter of Time
Edinburgh-based Dallahan follow their promising debut, When the Day is on the Turn, with the no less energetic and enjoyable...
Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: June/2016
As I Open My Eyes
Khyam Allami's last recording, with his band Alif, featured some of the most innovative oud sounds yet heard. His radical...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: June/2016
Sad Songs About the End of Love
The Israel-born self-proclaimed ‘psychedelic folk singer-songwriter’ presents a collection of James Joyce poems about heartbreak, set to original melody and...
Reviewed by Jahnavi Harrison in issue: June/2016
Paths That Wind
Released to mark the band's tenth anniversary, Paths That Wind is a celebration of The Paul McKenna Band's vibrant history...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: June/2016
