
'There's far more to Nigerian music than Afro-beat, as Yunju proves..'

'..this exhuberant debut set by a septet who positively bubble with diversity in their...

'Very highly recommended, regardless of whether your interest lies in folkloric or...

'Sometimes, an irredeemably odd or curious record comes along that defies any 'easy'...

'It is as finished and perfect a piece of work as he has ever recorded in more than...

'..this is a record that mixes some truly astounding, primeval Tuvan throat-singing...

'..thumbs-up to her producers Steve Berlin and Alberto Salas for such a radical...

'The individual elements of the band are so artfully combined as to create something...

'Delicious melodies, inspired and original arrangements, faultless and non-indulgent...

'For a lesser talent, drum & bass would have been a deep hole to dig yourself out of...

'It's always interesting to see a 'Best Of' collection chosen by the artist himself...

Debut from UK based guitarist; a slice of modern Malagasy music aimed at the dancefloor.

Compilation from Malian blues legend (selected by the man himself).

All in all, more of a 'French' record than an Algerian one, but none the worse for...

Traditional Senegalese music is what he plays. Uniquely.

New vocal duo from Senegal. Modern, sophisticated African roots pop.

Relaxed, lovely set of Mali music recorded on location in a hut in Kela.

Diverse compilation of Miriam's back pages. A welcome palate-cleanser.

Best of one of South Africa's most popular singers and songwriters.

Collection of afrobeat masterdrummer's solo recordings. Rare and funky.

This is a great chance to check out one of the least heard but most notorious works of...

Bach didn't write the only music for solo violin, and Rachel Podger's new cd reminds...

The concerto seems to be taking shape before your very ears - rugged, edge-of-the-seat...

...what you get here is a youthful fire that's astonishing from a conductor...

...Sammons is such a modern-sounding violinist, with a full, firm tone and an...

...a facelift for a much-loved masterpiece...

...Manze allows the music to breathe, to come to life in a way you rarely hear in...

...It's a joy from start to finish, and I've never felt this close to Haydn in these...

...make sure there's nothing you have to get done straight after listening to this...

...there's a lightness, a crystalline sparkle and sheer zest about these performances...

...No matter what demands Mozart throws at his heroines, Piau is equal to the task. It...

...lovers of Poulenc or fans of great choral music will be celebrating this cd.

Leaves you with great respect for the Frenchman's musicality and technical facility.

Hough's a rare virtuoso, capable of letting fly dazzling cascades...

...it's the sound of Shchedrin's two Concertos for Orchestra that'll be spinning round...

...Beautiful music, strong emotions, poignant performances ...

We loved it anyway, but it's better than we all thought...

It's a pleasure to be reminded that Webern always was a lyrical composer...

Third album from Congolese troubadour. Yearning gentle guitar led poems, simple...

Master Nigerian drummer and Afrobeat powerhouse returns with new album of diverse styles.

Senegalese superstar returns with album that uses traditional African instruments in...

Natalie Dessay's Wood Bird is charmingly forthright, and Violeta Urmana makes a...

'When was the last time you honestly listened with open ears to a new recording of...

Driving rhythms, thrilling singing and great guitar. A triumphant return to his...

...there's a delicious feeling of air around the recording, it all feels effortlessly...

Michael Tilson Thomas has managed the impossible: a totally satisfying overview of...

The performers breathe new life into Landi's musical world, with voices that seem to...

Fela Kuti's son takes Afrobeat into the 21st Century. Modern, funky and righteous.

The playing is quite astounding...the recording is a beauty...

If you thought only the Kronos could do justice to this music, think again: the Duke...