Joel Dwek & Danny WiserMay 28 minUSA: Innervisions - Stevie WonderOne of the most iconic records of all time, the multi-talented Wonder manages to pack complex and poetic lyricism alongside intricate and...
Joel Dwek & Danny WiserApr 188 minUK: Abbey Road - The BeatlesAfter two years of honouring musical delights from across the globe, we don't have to search hard in our home nation to find a gem of our...
Joel DwekFeb 285 minZAMBIA: The Return - Sampa The GreatThis behemoth rap record masterfully combines a whole range of genres into hip-hop, while retaining a firm worldview Events, dear boy....
Danny WiserFeb 144 minGEORGIA: In Vino Veritas - MgzavrebiThis hope-infused record is not to be ignored as it uses styles of the past whilst mainting a current and modern feel On the border of...
Joel DwekJan 316 minJAMAICA: Funky Kingston - Toots and the MaytalsTaking reggae and blending it with blues, R&B, and rock'n'roll, the Jamaican icons are at their best on this resplendent album I have...
Danny WiserJan 174 minYEMEN: Akher El Akhbar - Ahmad FathiMaster of the oud demonstrates skill not only in his musicianship but also in his production of the record Around November 2020, having...
Joel DwekJan 24 minPHILIPPINES: Diwa - Juan KarlosContaining a variety of rock genres within, Juan Karlos' debut album shatters the child star image of its lead singer and songwriter with...
Danny WiserNov 22, 20217 minNAMIBIA: Black Colonialists - Black VulcaniteA whirlwind ride through many important themes, the hip-hop collective create innovative rhythms whilst always speaking truth to power...
Joel DwekNov 9, 20214 minMOZAMBIQUE: Eparaka - Deltino GuerreiroMozambican traditional sounds meet the modern world in this vibrant and wonderfully ambitious debut album Usually, the albums I pick as...
Danny WiserOct 25, 20218 minFRANCE/ARMENIA: La Bohème - Charles AznavourA unique record with the capacity to provoke a sense of rather deep and beautiful self-reflection about dreams, desires and direction I...
Joel DwekOct 11, 20214 minSWITZERLAND: Aliento - DanitLooking across the Atlantic for inspiration, the Swiss musician entrances her listeners with soft instrumentation and her beguiling voice...
Danny WiserSep 27, 20214 minLEBANON: Ibn El Leil - Mashrou' LeilaDefiance is the order of the day, as the techinically gifted Lebanese outfit produce an album that is as enjoyable as it is powerful In...
Joel DwekSep 17, 20214 minCUBA: Beautiful - CándidoLatin jazz with some infectious drumbeats, percussionist Cándido shows off his immense talent and flair for fusion music When I first...
Danny WiserAug 30, 20215 minZIMBABWE: Ammartia - Ammara BrownInformally labelled as Zimbabwe's "Queen of Pop", Brown earns her crown on this magnificent debut attempt In my first forays into...
Joel DwekAug 16, 20214 minIVORY COAST: Djekpa La You - Dobet GnahoréAn unorthodox musical education and a fiery natural talent make for an album that mixes a wide range of African styles within a modern...
Danny WiserAug 2, 20216 minARGENTINA: Clics Modernos - Charly GarcíaFinding the right adjective to sum-up an album is not always an easy task, but the word 'revolutionary' is obvious in the case of...
Joel DwekJul 20, 20214 minSUDAN: Ya Dunya - Sharhabil AhmedThe beloved Sudanese icon gives a masterclass in musical expression with an album that combines soulful vocals and musical fusion Known...
Danny WiserJul 4, 20215 minESWATINI: Swazi Soul - BholojaA beautiful and powerful first incarnation of what can be labelled as Bholoja's somewhat unique genre Nowadays when people ask me what...
Joel DwekJun 20, 20213 minGUATEMALA: Mil Palabras Con Sus Dientes - Bohemia SuburbanaSubgenres of rock galore - Bohemia Suburbana demonstrate their supreme talent It has become a cliché among myself and Danny that whenever...
Danny WiserJun 7, 20215 minBURKINA FASO: Victor Démé - Victor DéméMarxist policy often suppresses creative freedom, Démé's distinguished self-titled album proves itself as the exception to this rule Over...