Reviews
Old Salt Union
Three years after forming in 2012, Old Salt Union won the national FreshGrass Band contest, so perhaps it's not so...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: June/2026
Ruckus
The pun in this Canadian band's name denotes them as innovators in the klezmer genre: the Pale of Settlement was...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: June/2026
Good Vibes
Taken from a prime period for Jamaican reggae, this compilation collects together a number of rare late 1970s cuts from...
Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: June/2026
We've Come Along
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: June/2026
Kroke 25: The Best Of
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: June/2026
Vinyl Box Set #4
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: June/2026
Ask Your Heart
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: June/2026
Criollo Electrik
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: June/2026
Lunar
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: June/2026
60 Horses in My Herd
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: June/2026
