Born in France, with a Cameroonian background, singer Ekoumé was a member of saxophonist Manu Dibango's band for eight years....
Reviewed in issue April/2016
This is a very welcome reissue of the first four albums by African Head Charge – reissued as individual vinyl...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
One of the world's consummate guitarists with a touch, phrasing, rhythmic swing and fluidity to rival any rock’n’roll axe hero...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
London-based gimbri master and Gnawa evangelist Simo Lagnawi is becoming a prolific and reliable recording artist, releasing Gnawa-themed albums with...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Fans of all things desert-bluesy should check out Sahra Halgan. She has just returned to her homeland – the fledgling...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
It's easy to read too much into the circumstances surrounding the making of a record, but it's clear that some...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
The international exposure of music from the Indian Ocean has, understandably, been dominated by the sounds of the huge island...
Reviewed in issue April/2016
Mariem Hassan & Vadiya Mint El Hanevi
This is the final album from one of the great voices of the Sahara: Mariem Hassan died in August 2015...
Reviewed in issue March/2016
Pierre Kwenders’ first full-length project is an electro-fused delight. Kwenders currently resides in Montreal but has Congolese heritage and his...
Reviewed in issue March/2016
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