REVIEW Mala – Mirrors
Mala‘s latest sonic venture is an accomplished outing that delicately incorporates the sounds of traditional Peruvian music within his trademark... Read Article
REVIEW Azymuth – Outubro
The release of Outubro back in 1980 signified the beginning of a highly productive period for jazz-funk trio Azymuth on the illustrious... Read Article
REVIEW Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band – Havana Club Rumba Sessions
The latest instalment in the Havana Cultura series focuses specifically upon the three principal rhythmic styles that underpin rumba: guaguancó, yambu,... Read Article
REVIEW Havana Club Rumba Sessions: La Clave
Nearly thirty years have passed since Gilles Peterson curated his first Sunday afternoon session at the legendary Dingwalls club in... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Rare Groove from Nicola Conte’s New Album with Stefania Dipierro
Italian-duo Nicola Conte and Stefania Dipierro have joined forces for a new album entitled Natural, their first collaborative effort for over fifteen years. Dipierro’s... Read Article
MIXTAPE de Lacey’s Andean Beat Mixtape
Mixtape covering the expansive style of music inspired by the mysticism and majesty of the Andes. Sprawling textures, and rich... Read Article
REVIEW Daymé Arocena – Nueva Era
The diminutive frame of Cuban songstress Daymé Arocena cut a rather unassuming figure in the grimy environs of the Bedroom... Read Article
REVIEW Various Artists – A Guide to the Birdsong of South America
A whole host of incredible South American artists joined forces this spring to bring forth a record to commemorate and... Read Article
REVIEW Azymuth – Azimuth (Reissue)
Azymuth’s music has been part of my life for many years, but until recently I had been unforgivably unaware of it.... Read Article
MIXTAPE de Lacey’s Digital Cumbia Mixtape #2
The first mix of this year’s series sees a return to focus upon the vibrant digital cumbia scene in South... Read Article
Fabiana Cozza @ The Jazz Cafe – Live Review
The first ever UK show by Brazilian songstress Fabiana Cozza has been long overdue, but it was well worth the... Read Article
MIXTAPE de Lacey’s Chilean House Mix
de Lacey has so far brought you digital cumbia and São Paulo hip-hop. For his latest he has ventured into... Read Article