Reviews
Flit
Martin Green is best known as the accordion and electronica genius from Lau, but he's also a bravely experimental soloist....
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: November/2016
Do Not Obey
It's 20 years since Murat Ertel and Levent Akman founded the Istanbul-based psychedelic band Baba Zula. Firmly ensconced in that...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: November/2016
Diatakendiya
Given the name Cissokho, it is almost inevitable that this will be a fine example of West African griot music....
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: November/2016
The Albino Peacock
With a fun mix of clarinets, bouzouki, kaval, violins, drums, bass, electric guitar, autoharp, dulcimer and recorders, Birmingham-based Bonfire Radicals...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: November/2016
The Beast Below
There is a tinkling delicacy to the music of Apple of My Eye. Comprised of musicians with a strong theatrical...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: November/2016
NEWiD
This sixth album from the traditional Welsh outfit also sees the unveiling of a six-piece line-up and a new singer....
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: November/2016
Maletak
Being a ‘master of the diatonic accordion’ doesn’t sound sexy, but veteran Basque composer and bandleader Kepa Junkera makes his...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: November/2016
Come 2 Me
Ilaria Graziano & Francesco Forni
In 2015, Ilaria Graziano and Francesco Forni delighted their native Italian audiences, as well as overseas listeners, with the Irish-tinged...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: November/2016
Beyond Karma
While in Tibet I once met a young man with a motorbike; he was wearing a leather jacket and had...
Reviewed by Thomas Williams in issue: November/2016
Navega Mundos
Fusion albums often throw out intriguing hints at what the planet's future might sound like: free-form, multi-faceted, deliciously deracinated. Laura...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: November/2016
