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...

Serenity, spirituality and sanctity feature as strands of this phenomenal collaboration between two musical devotees When many in the...

Their first album after their main songwriter left the band, the remaining members of Indonesian outfit Sore seized the opportunity to...

Fun, raw and multi-talented - Zucchero shows off a fusion style decades ahead of his time in a country that often fails to welcome in...

This album full of interesting musical ideas and consummate musicianship certainly succeeds in creating an intellectually and emotionally...

State-sponsored bands often are 'middle-of-the-road'; however, this is far from the case for these experimental Turkmen extraordinaires...

The soul man shows off his talent as he crosses the divide of the Anglo-Francophone conflict in his native Cameroon Many musicians from...

Perhaps the very definition of a problematic favourite, Let The People Sing poses the difficult question of whether an album can be loved...

The Chinese rockers prove their worth in this blisteringly brilliant debut album that demonstrates their lightness of touch as well as...

A bittersweet masterpiece that celebrates liberation from colonialism Whilst on the surface, this might seem a fun album with songs that...

A masterpiece of the highest order that evokes plenty of emotion and highlights the importance of preserving Aboriginal culture About two...

Jal’s repeated calls to action throughout the entire record cut through the incredibly fun and upbeat tunes All across the world there...

The work of Sinn Sisamouth reveals a fascinating lost world of Cambodian music, and the tragic circumstances that surrounded its downfall...

If Golden Earring were from the UK or the US they would reach legendary status and this album would be seen as one of the great rock...

Beautiful singing and gorgeous acoustic guitar playing - what more do you need? What do we mean when we pick an album as album of the...

Is Bangui Africa’s very own Detroit? Zonzambé puts forward a convincing case… The last time I was tasked with writing an Album of the...

The Voice of Israel provides a wonderful soft rock album filled to the brim with beautiful melodies and soothing sounds The music of...

There is not a blurb that could do justice to this album. Listen to it ASAP. On Around The World In 200 Albums we typically review albums...

In his first Western album, the King of Qawwali shows off his immense vocal talent in an album that straddles the line between tradition...

An album full of hits that celebrates the freedom of the post-dictatorship era When I first listened to Nacha Pop’s El Momento, I thought...

Exciting and fresh, Sultana reinvigorates alternative rock by infusing it with a wide range of styles and genres At the age of 13 I...

The King of mbalax proves why he is arguably Africa’s greatest living musical export For those who want to explore African music, Youssou...

Joyous and melancholy, hopeful and cautious, Mahlasela's masterful lyrical and musical ability make for an especially wonderful album...

An artistic masterpiece that at moments transcends reality with its truly unique sound. Labelling something as ‘art’ does not bother me,...

Despite being an album in two parts with distinct styles, Parov Stelar’s The Princess is an exceptionally consistent, coherent and...

The Barefoot Diva takes us on a musical journey as we are challenged to reflect on the eternal beauty of home, loved ones from our past,...