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Alogte Oho and His Sounds of Joy: O Yinne! review – the gospel truth, Ghanaian style
Frafra gospel meets vintage highlife on the troupe’s vibrant second album, recorded with producer Max Weissenfeldt
Neil Spencer
03, Jun, 2023 @3:00 PM
Joshua Jaswon Octet: Polar Waters review – a soaring blend of jazz and poetry
The saxophonist’s heartfelt album on ecological themes is adventurous and musically playful
Neil Spencer
27, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Shirley Collins: Archangel Hill review – brio and unforced gravitas
The veteran folk singer’s renaissance continues with this gem of weathered vocals and exquisite accompaniments
Neil Spencer
20, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Kassa Overall: Animals review – a jazz-hip-hop fusion of real artistry
The Seattle drummer, rapper and producer flits between drum kit and electronica, ferocity to tranquillity, on his third studio album
Neil Spencer
13, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko review – exuberance rules
With star guests to the fore and Damon Albarn co-producing, the stylish Malian singer-songwriter speaks her mind on her wide-ranging third studio album
Neil Spencer
06, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke: Lean In review – a winning partnership between old friends
The American singer and Benin guitarist join forces on a languid mix of bossa nova, power ballads – and Foo Fighters
Neil Spencer
29, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Lucy Farrell: We Are Only Sound review – a fresh, thoughtful debut
(Hudson)
A stalwart of the folk scene brings rich experience to her long-brewed first album
A stalwart of the folk scene brings rich experience to her long-brewed first album
Neil Spencer
22, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Lonnie Liston Smith: JID017 review – return of the cosmic groove
The keyboard revolutionary’s first album in 25 years is infused with 70s idealism and sits well with his stellar back catalogue
Neil Spencer
15, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
The Young’uns: Tiny Notes review – passionate folk in praise of unsung heroes
Paying tribute to David Nott, Lyra McKee and more, the Teesside trio’s eighth album delivers compassion without fanfare
Neil Spencer
08, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Walter Smith III: Return to Casual review – a tenor sax player for our times
By turns elegant and mile-a-minute, the Texan makes his collaborative Blue Note debut with this classy set of originals – and a Kate Bush cover
Neil Spencer
01, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani: Les Égarés review – an awesome foursome
This stellar quartet channel a multitude of influences to irresistible effect
Neil Spencer
25, Mar, 2023 @4:00 PM
Julian Lage: The Layers review – otherworldly jazz guitar
The American guitarist’s sparse, largely acoustic companion piece to last year’s acclaimed View With a Room is another captivating creation
Neil Spencer
18, Mar, 2023 @4:00 PM
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