Reviews
Chekhov's Band: Eastern European Klezmer Music from the EMI Archives 1908-1913
This is a fascinating disc, bringing a wealth of unknown recordings to light. It's the product of years of research...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Wondem
This new record from multi-instrumentalist Dexter Story is an endearing and enjoyable listen. Wondem (Brother) takes influences from the music...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Junun
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express
‘I’m always a little wary of rock bands dabbling in world music,’ admitted Radiohead's guitarist Jonny Greenwood when talking about...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Nostalgique Egypte
This is a charming glimpse into a vanished era of Egyptian music. The 30 years following the Cairo Conference of...
Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Three Voices
Jitka Šuranska, Irén Lovász & Michal Elia Kamal
This album was recorded live at the wonderful-sounding Folk Holidays Festival in the Czech Republic, a place for sharing music...
Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Back to the 1780's
Joannes de Gruijtters played Antwerp's carillon (an instrument consisting of several tuned bells) in the 18th century. He compiled a...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Komitas
The Gurdjieff Ensemble & Levon Eskenian
Komitas (1869-1935) will always remain one of music history's most tantalising mysteries. Born Soghomon Soghomonian in a Turkish village and...
Reviewed by Michael Church in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
Citizen
Led by two ex-Fat Freddy's Drop members – guitarist Warren Maxwell and bassist Rio Hemopo – Trinity Roots have played...
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: Jan/Feb/2016
