Sophisticated singing that could make this choir one of the best known in the world.
Super live cuts and studio extras which offer proof of Guy’s ageless appeal.
Kanté remains one of Africa’s finest and most inventive singers and musicians.
A double-CD set that superbly showcases this label’s remarkable history.
A newcomers-friendly introduction to some impressively original sounds.
Both clever and enormous fun, Capossela could be Italy’s next star on the global stage.
A fine new studio set mixing traditional sounds and sturdy funk.
An entertaining if sometimes lightweight fourth set from the Cape Verdean singer.
Fonseca is one of the most exciting musicians in the new Cuban scene.
A colourful journey through the catalogue of World Routes’ unusual live recordings.
An intriguing mixture of the ancient and contemporary, with every track different.
A set of previously unreleased tracks that will fascinate Sandy devotees.
A perfect reminder of why this folk duo is so special.
An African-pop fusion piece which works, designed to appeal to a Western audience.
More wild, frantic and unexpected than its well-received predecessor.
With songs this good, Paper Aeroplanes deserve a far wider audience.
Show of Hands songwriter delivers an expectedly impressive solo live set.
One of the great under-acknowledged heroes of West African music.
The Chicago legend has released what is surely the blues album of the year.
Lowe is a singular talent you don’t have to come from the northeast to enjoy.
An engaging and impressive album from the Irish folk singer.
Two albums from Nigeria’s first Western star on one great disc.
A decidedly unusual collaborative set from the former Beautiful South man.
A new live album, and DVD, from the celebrated contemporary blues guitarist.
Music that sets out to appeal both to Rai fans and the pop market.
Crucial listening for any African music enthusiast.
This is music from a brave and extraordinary musical movement.
With many tracks previous unavailable, this is music that deserved rediscovery.
Fela wasn’t the only Afrobeat star in 1970s Nigeria – but he was certainly the best.
Proof again that Smith is one of Scotland’s great young traditional singers.
A stirring reminder of the versatility of the different McCalmans line-ups
A remarkable album from the breakthrough World Music solo artist of 2009.
New collection from one of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene.
It’s Dylan’s selection of rarely heard, often bizarre tracks that most intrigues.
Anyone who appreciates great folk music should check this out.
