by Danny Wiser | Dec 30, 2021 | Reviews
An ancient tradition performed with panache, ladles of real human emotion, and historical rigour – the Rustavi Choir prove why its worth preserving… Some of the most enchanting music traditions are indeed some of the oldest. Those whose origin story lie...
by Danny Wiser | Nov 13, 2021 | Reviews
Rocking the boat of dictatorship from the 1980s until today, this Soviet rock record by Kino is not to be ignored… As far as I am concerned, any music that undermines and disrupts the order of the day gets a seal of approval from me; when those powers that be...
by Danny Wiser | Feb 14, 2021 | Reviews
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 black music culture… When one thinks of the greatest contributors to the history of culture in Europe there is arguably one...
by Danny Wiser | Sep 13, 2020 | Reviews
A great introduction to the soukous genre, as well as a window into a bleak period of Tanzanian history where The Doctor’s cutting lyrics were a glimmer of hope in trying to remedy the nation’s afflictions… Throughout this journey, Joel and I have discovered...
by Danny Wiser | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews
Italian rock god Vasco Rossi proves that great rock music can be just as much down to its energy and style than virtuoso musical talent… When a voice paints a picture it can often be a beautiful thing. In previous albums that have been reviewed on this site,...
by Danny Wiser | Jun 4, 2020 | Reviews
The Pakistani pop stars Vital Signs certainly know how to make a fun and catchy sound… The hallmark of a great pop album is not necessarily about the quality of the music, but sometimes it can be of its catchiness. According to this logic, Vital Signs, Vol 1. is...
