Reviews
Where Two Hawks Fly
Glasgow-raised singer-songwriter Grassie’s debut album, Where Two Hawks Fly, comes fully formed and richly adorned. It’s a carefully curated collection...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: May/2026
Aegina’s Secret
After a visit to Aegina, one of the Saronic Islands near Athens, Israeli-born composer, percussionist and oud maestro Yinon Muallem...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: May/2026
Di Klezmer Flute Nisht Fargesn
The dramatically fraught, poignantly expository nature of klezmer music courses through Di Klezmer Flute Nisht Fargesn, the latest full-length recording...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: May/2026
Evergreen In Your Mind
The Norwegian singer-songwriter returns with a delicate, introspective set of songs for voice and acoustic guitar. Liner notes tell us...
Reviewed by Chris Wheatley in issue: May/2026
Diamond Fingers
Among a crowded field of West African guitar heroes, Malian Mama Sissoko stands out as an artist of keen sensitivity...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: April/2026
Byin Arrivé
From La Réunion comes an action-packed album featuring eight young musicians, fronted by the punchy Creole vocals of lead singer...
Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: April/2026
Into the Loam
From the first opening notes of ‘Ryan’s Rant’, it’s clear this is an unusual take on Irish trad. Into the...
Reviewed by Devon Léger in issue: April/2026
Here Come The Sons
Five years after Wim Wenders’ 1999 Buena Vista Social Club, he executive produced a follow-up film titled Música Cubana: The...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: April/2026
