Reviews
Transparent Water
In October 2000 Cuban pianist Omar Sosa made his UK debut in the most inauspicious surroundings: the bar of Glasgow’s...
Reviewed by Rob Adams in issue: June/2026
Melokáane
Born in Senegal but resident in Canada for the past 20 years, percussionist Elage Diouf has toured the world with...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2026
Thalassa
Oluf Dimitri Røe, Family and Guests
As their hybrid names imply, the Røe family are of mixed Norwegian and Greek background – specifically from Trondheim, and...
Reviewed by Marc Dubin in issue: June/2026
Neked
Over the past five years, Hungarian violinist Félix Lajkó has become surprisingly prolific, having released half a dozen albums –...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: June/2026
More Than a Little
Nashville-based husband and wife duo Adrian and Meredith Krygowski are supported by a full-fat seven-piece band for their often-riotous debut...
Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: June/2026
Honkytonk Heartbreaker
This is the second full-length album by New Brunswick, Nova Scotia-based bluegrass barnstormers The Backyard Devils. Released in the US...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: June/2026
Politiki
As a guitarist and singer-songwriter who worked alongside the great Ali Farka Touré and Afel Bocoum, Mamadou Kelly is practically...
Reviewed by Robin Denselow in issue: June/2026
New Jazz Musette
Plenty of artists venerate and emulate Astor Piazzolla. His distinctive signature sound, prolific output and long career left a huge...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2026
On the Spot
The Hot 8 Brass Band have experienced more hard times than most of us can ever imagine: gun-toting gangs and...
Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: June/2026
