Reviews
Talé
Baaba Maal did it with 2009's Television. Amadou & Mariam followed last year with Folila. Now Salif Keita has joined...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Apr/May/2013
Teranga! Senegal
That Senegal has an acoustic singer-songwriter scene (as opposed to a traditional music scene) has been apparent for at least...
Reviewed by Mark Hudson in issue: Apr/May/2013
De Tierra y Oro
Know how to hum a huayno, a lando, a saya? Sofia Rei does. Born in Argentina and resident in New...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Apr/May/2013
Solo Guitarra
José Luis Montón was invited to record for ECM following his contribution to Arco Iris, Amina Alaoui’s delicate mix of...
Reviewed by Jo Setters in issue: Apr/May/2013
Face to Face
Film-composer and pianist Heffes, the man responsible for soundtracks such as The Last King of Scotland and Touching the Void,...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Apr/May/2013
La Porte de Félicité
Kudsi Erguner & Doulce Mémoire
This collaboration is led by Kudsi Erguner, the renowned master of the ney (Middle Eastern flute) and veteran of countless...
Reviewed by Neil van der Linden in issue: Apr/May/2013
Sur la Route des Caravanes
The group’s name suggests they are a drum and dance ensemble. But Les Tambours de Brazza are much more than...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: Apr/May/2013
A Collection
The Be Good Tayas, a female trio from Vancpouver, have bee makig their very seductive music since 1999. Theyhave released...
Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Apr/May/2013
Humanicity
The Upsetter is back, and this time he's wearing a curly yellow clown's wig and sounding as if he's left...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Apr/May/2013
