Reviews
A Selection of Ever-Popular Favourites
This live recording from the duo's UK tour last autumn features a set of old-time vaudeville and music hall songs,...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: June/2026
Ancoradouro
It is no minor achievement to have secured the blessing of Fausto Bordalo Dias. He is a key figure in...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: June/2026
Late Junction Sessions: Unpopular Music
This intriguing collection of recordings was put together by BBC Radio 3's Late Junction programme, and it serves as fine...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: June/2026
Adroneline
Led by the German concertina and hurdy-gurdy player Thomas Zöller, Homebound are a seven-piece world music fusion band who have...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2026
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Back to Følk (Music from Følklānd)
Like the ancient Hungarians who migrated from the Urals to the banks of the Danube, Kerekes Band have been on...
Reviewed by Tommie Black-Roff in issue: June/2026
Painted Lady
After a decade playing traditional music with melodeon maestro John Spiers, and many years fronting folk big band Bellowhead, Jon...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: June/2026
Bossanova: Cool Bossa Nova & Hip Samba Sounds from Rio De Janeiro
In the opening ceremony of Rio's Olympics, there was a moment when supermodel Gisele Bündchen made the stadium her private...
Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: June/2026
Radio International
As a favourite at various UK festivals, international collective Kefaya – led by UK-based guitarist Giuliano Modarelli and keyboardist Al...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: June/2026
