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Review of Newcomer

Newcomer

Gráinne Brady

Cailin Records

Rating: ★★★

As a young Gráinne Brady was learning the fiddle from her dad in County Cavan, she was also enraptured by...

Reviewed in issue June/2021

Review of Nieguid Duovdagat

Nieguid Duovdagat

Ánnámáret

Uksi

Rating: ★★★★

Northern Sámi musician Ánnámáret (aka Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman) takes a dramatic leap forward with this powerful release, after two albums featuring...

Reviewed in issue June/2021

Review of Anástasis: A Journey Through Old Greek Music

Anástasis: A Journey Through Old Greek Music

Katerina Papadopoulou & Anastatica

Top of the World

Saphiane

Rating: ★★★★★

This album is something to be treasured, rarely do we get the chance to hear such a wide range of...

Reviewed in issue June/2021

Review of Geodesia

Geodesia

Luís Peixoto

Sons Vadios

Rating: ★★★

Luís Peixoto belongs to a certain category of musicians that keep going back and forth, into and out of the...

Reviewed in issue June/2021

Review of Sol Aurorae

Sol Aurorae

Vassilis Philippou

Vassilis Philippou

Rating: ★★★★

Here Cypriot vocalist and percussionist Vassilis Philippou has put together an excellent first album, embedded firmly in the traditions of...

Reviewed in issue May/2021

Review of Devonshire Roses

Devonshire Roses

Jim Causley

Hrōc Music

Rating: ★★★★

Devonshire Roses is a generous collection of 20 of the most famous Devon folk songs, including ‘Widecombe Fair’ and ‘The...

Reviewed in issue May/2021

Review of Orava: Panorama of Folk Song and Music Culture

Orava: Panorama of Folk Song and Music Culture

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Feeling

Rating: ★★★

This double-CD and booklet is the first in a series of six important archival releases of traditional Slovak music. Orava...

Reviewed in issue May/2021

Review of early bird // night owl

early bird // night owl

Dowally

Dowally

Rating: ★★★★

With their third album, early bird // night owl, Dowally deliver yet another exciting and eclectic release. Over the last...

Reviewed in issue May/2021

Review of Songs from Home

Songs from Home

Polky

Polky

Rating: ★★★

There are three Polish women at the heart of Toronto-based band Polky, and Songs from Home refers both to their...

Reviewed in issue May/2021

Review of Draft

Draft

Hairetis Harper

Same Difference Music

Rating: ★★★★

Despite growing up in the small town of Anogia on the island of Crete, also home to such famous Greek...

Reviewed in issue May/2021

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