Master of the oud demonstrates skill not only in his musicianship but also in his production of the record Around November 2020, having...

Containing a variety of rock genres within, Juan Karlos' debut album shatters the child star image of its lead singer and songwriter with...

A whirlwind ride through many important themes, the hip-hop collective create innovative rhythms whilst always speaking truth to power...

Mozambican traditional sounds meet the modern world in this vibrant and wonderfully ambitious debut album Usually, the albums I pick as...

A unique record with the capacity to provoke a sense of rather deep and beautiful self-reflection about dreams, desires and direction I...

Looking across the Atlantic for inspiration, the Swiss musician entrances her listeners with soft instrumentation and her beguiling voice...

Defiance is the order of the day, as the techinically gifted Lebanese outfit produce an album that is as enjoyable as it is powerful In...

Latin jazz with some infectious drumbeats, percussionist Cándido shows off his immense talent and flair for fusion music When I first...

Informally labelled as Zimbabwe's "Queen of Pop", Brown earns her crown on this magnificent debut attempt In my first forays into...

An unorthodox musical education and a fiery natural talent make for an album that mixes a wide range of African styles within a modern...

Finding the right adjective to sum-up an album is not always an easy task, but the word 'revolutionary' is obvious in the case of...

The beloved Sudanese icon gives a masterclass in musical expression with an album that combines soulful vocals and musical fusion Known...

A beautiful and powerful first incarnation of what can be labelled as Bholoja's somewhat unique genre Nowadays when people ask me what...

Subgenres of rock galore - Bohemia Suburbana demonstrate their supreme talent It has become a cliché among myself and Danny that whenever...

Marxist policy often suppresses creative freedom, Démé's distinguished self-titled album proves itself as the exception to this rule Over...

Sensuous vocals and gentle jazz combine with Iranian traditional music in a beautiful confluence of sounds Many, though not all, of the...

Humorous, uplifting, and endearing - this palm wine record is the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing day in the sun The Beatles’ Abbey...

The swansong for one of Mali's finest musical exports, Les Ambassadeurs Internationaux demonstrate exactly why they are still a world...

Oryema tackles the difficult theme of being exiled from one's homeland using his emotions from his personal hardship to guide him through...

Combining their fearsome talents with New Orleans-based musicians, Lakou Mizik aim to highlight cultural links to the US, while also...