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Review of Salsa Mundo: Colombia – Music Born of Conflict

Salsa Mundo: Colombia – Music Born of Conflict

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Tropical

Rating: ★★★★

While the Colombian tourist board is intent on fostering an image of the country as a safe haven for visitors...

Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of Ceilidh

Ceilidh

Tickled Pink

Rooksmere Records

Rating: ★★

Ceilidh, the third album from the self¬proclaimed enfants terribles of the English folk-dance scene, is a curious beast. Opening with...

Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of Symphonique

Symphonique

Le Vent du Nord

CBC Records/Le Disques

Rating: ★★★★

Le Vent du Nord have quickly established themselves as one of Quebec's leading tradition-based music groups, and rightfully so. Their...

Reviewed by Li Robbins in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of Songs of Happiness, Poison & Ululation

Songs of Happiness, Poison & Ululation

Western Jazz Band

Sterns

Rating: ★★★★

Over the last decade, as ageing baby boomers took stock of their past and waxed nostalgic about the pop, soul,...

Reviewed by Alastair Johnston in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of Dos

Dos

Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos

Delta Groove Music

Rating: ★★★★

Los Angeles’ pop¬ulation is now more than 50% Mexican. Yet if you follow the mainstream media you would believe that...

Reviewed by Garth Cartwright in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of High Life Time II

High Life Time II

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Vampisoul

Rating: ★★★

For a highlife aficionado, putting on the first disc of this compilation is like being greeted by old friends: Prince...

Reviewed by Alastair Johnston in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of In Trance

In Trance

JuJu

Top of the World

Real World

Rating: ★★★★★

Justin Adams is perhaps the busiest man in world music at the moment. In the past few months alone he's...

Reviewed by Howard Male in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of Nagez Rameurs

Nagez Rameurs

Genticorum

Top of the World

Roues et Archets

Rating: ★★★★

Québécois music is fed by rich waters – French, Irish, Scottish, Breton and Maritime traditions are all integral to its...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of Resonance/Dissonance

Resonance/Dissonance

Khyam Allami

Top of the World

Nawa Recordings

Rating: ★★★★★

A solo oud recording is an ambitious undertaking for any player. Even if you can hold your listeners’ attention for...

Reviewed by Bill Badley in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

Review of So Slowly Slowly Got She Up

So Slowly Slowly Got She Up

Elle Osborne

Folk Police

Rating: ★★★★

Drones, samples, feedback, accordion and the wavering tension of her voice on a set of great traditional material make Elle...

Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Aug/Sep/2011

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