Reviews

Lándini

Aurelio

This superb CD marks an about-turn for Aurelio. With cameos from the likes of Youssou N’Dour and an international sound,...

Reviewed by Alex Robinson in issue: June/2026

Real World 25

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Real World began life in 1989 with Passion, the soundtrack to Martin Scorsese's movie The Last Temptation of Christ, scored...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2026

Pole Star

Spiro

Pole Star is the third album by Spiro released by Real World Records since the quartet from Bristol signed to...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: June/2026

The Manganiyar Seduction

Roysten Abel

The Manganiyar Seduction has been an extraordinary international theatrical success. It's a visually striking piece by Indian theatre director Roysten...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: June/2026

Tango

Yasmin Levy

You may well be apprehensive about hearing this. Israeli singer Yasmin Levy has a dramatic style that really suits the...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: June/2026

Live in Calstock

Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin

Could it be that such a thing as a Devonshire sound is appearing in English folk music? This first live...

Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: June/2026

Between the Shadow and the Soul

Anna Phoebe

Violinist Anna Phoebe is a rock and commercial music veteran best known as a member of progressive rock outfit Trans-Siberian...

Reviewed by Tim Woodall in issue: June/2026

Welcome Marhaba

Zen Zila

Soldiering on, decades after the demise of role models Carte de Sejour (Rachid Taha's old band), Zen Zila is perhaps...

Reviewed by Philip Sweeney in issue: June/2026

Highland Strands

Kevin Macleod

Highland Strands is a rare beast; an atmospheric recording that captures something of the spirit of the very best pub...

Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: June/2026

Puerta del Sur

Bio Ritmo

American salsa this good traditionally hails from New York, courtesy of the Fania label. But Bio Ritmo's 11th album to...

Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: June/2026