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Review of Antifogmatic

Antifogmatic

Punch Brothers

Nonesuch Records 7559 798 057

Rating: ★★★★

Pleasant as it is to hear banjos and mandolins on prime-time national radio, it’s a shame that they will invariably...

Reviewed by Matthew Milton in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Salsa Salsa

Salsa Salsa

Tito Puente & his Orchestra

In The Woods INWOOD001

Rating: ★★★

‘El Rey del Timbai died in 2000 at the age of 77. Like most kings, Tito Puente left behind a...

Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Goddess: Indian Music in Celebration of Goddesses around the World

Goddess: Indian Music in Celebration of Goddesses around the World

Baluji Shrivastav

ARC Music 05111

Rating: ★★★

Baluji Shrivastav’s concept album takes us on a musical explor¬ation celebrating myths surrounding female deities around the globe. With its...

Reviewed by Kulbir Natt in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Muzikr

Muzikr

Carlou D

World Village 450013

Rating: ★★★

He’s been rumoured to be Senegal’s next big thing for years, and for good reason. Carlou D has steadily climbed...

Reviewed by Katharina Lobeck Kane in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Breton Music for Dummies

Breton Music for Dummies

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Keltia Musique KMCD513

Rating: ★★★

This is the first ‘Music for Dummies’ package I’ve come across. But I’ve been enlightened by the brand’s efforts, in...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Andy Cutting

Andy Cutting

Andy Cutting

Lane Records LANE CD01

Rating: ★★★★

Andy Cutting is a great musician, known best for his work with other people. His melodeon (squeezebox) playing was crucial...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of African Pearls: Senegal – Echo Musical

African Pearls: Senegal – Echo Musical

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Syllart Productions 6147482

Rating: ★★★★★

This collection of largely unknown tracks from Senegambia in the 1970s offers some unexpected musical treats, showcasing as it does...

Reviewed by Jenny Cathcart in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Buenos Aires: Une Nuit de Tango

Buenos Aires: Une Nuit de Tango

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Accord Croisés AC 134 35

Rating: ★★★★

Like many low-budget compilations, this 37-track album is sourced from a limited number of artists, featuring six tracks each from...

Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Deuawd

Deuawd

Cass Meurig & Nial Cain

Fflach TRADDCD323H

Rating: ★★★★

Cass Meurig and Nial Cain are based in Gwynedd, North Wales, but come from quite different musical backgrounds. Meurig is...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

Review of Legend

Legend

The Bulgarian Voices Angelite with Huun-Huur-Tu & Moscow Art Trio

Top of the World

Jaro 4300/0102

Rating: ★★★★

With a Bulgarian female choir, Tuvan throat singers and hand-picked musicians from Moscow, you get some spectacular sounds and textures...

Reviewed by Simon Broughton in issue: Aug/Sep/2010

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