Reviews

Appia Kwa Bridge

Ebo Taylor

About 20 years ago soukous finally wore out its welcome, while West African funk has been around even longer and...

Reviewed by Alastair Johnston in issue: June/2012

Beginner's Guide to Flamenco

VARIOUS ARTISTS

This three-CD compilation provides the uninitiated with a very thorough grounding in flamenco's staple forms. Tangos, bulerías and alegrías are...

Reviewed by Russell Patron in issue: June/2012

Rough Guide to the Music of New Orleans

VARIOUS ARTISTS

New Orleans may still rightfully lay claim to the mantle ‘the birthplace of jazz’, but the only track that comes...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: June/2012

Folila

Amadou & Mariam

Everyone's favourite musical married couple appear to be seeking to expand horizons already broadened by the likes of Manu Chao...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: June/2012

Crow

Mawkin

The history of this Essex five-piece is a convoluted one. Formed a decade ago, this instrumental act is centred on...

Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: June/2012

Caravana Sereia Bloom

Céu

Céu's first two albums established her as one of Brazil's most important new artists. Both received Grammy nominations, topped all...

Reviewed by Russ Slater in issue: June/2012

Alakazam

Boom Pam

It's a good rule of thumb to dismiss albums that have the phrase ‘shake that ass’ on more than one...

Reviewed by Alexandra Petropoulos in issue: June/2012

All the Way Home

Cathy Jordan

Cathy Jordan has stepped out from the front ranks of the band Dervish after more than two decades. Her debut...

Reviewed by Michael Quinn in issue: June/2012

The Straits

VARIOUS ARTISTS

This compilation soundtrack for a new Australian television crime series set in the area between the tropical Queensland town of...

Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: June/2012

Camarade Lézard

Gari Grèu

Gari Grèu is a stalwart of Marseille's seminal Massilia Sound System and a collaborator with Moussu T e lei Jovents....

Reviewed by Phil Sweeney in issue: June/2012