Latest Reviews 11-17 February 2013 
SantimanThe Creole Choir of Cuba
Sophisticated singing that could make this choir one of the best known in the world.reviewed by Robin Denselow
WindIbrahim Maalouf
Trumpeter’s fourth LP tours the musical globe for compositional inspiration.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
How I Knew HerNataly Dawn
Pomplamoose musician delivers a seductive and singular solo album.reviewed by John Aizlewood
The Orchestrion ProjectPat Metheny
A pale live release, recommended for the hardcore only.reviewed by Peter Marsh
I Belong to YouEmilia Mitiku
Patchy comeback collection from the Big Big World singer.reviewed by Nick Levine
HoneysP***** Jeans
A noise that blurs boundaries of ugly and beautiful in poleaxing style.reviewed by Jimmy Martin
Holy FireFoals
The Oxford outfit finally evolves a sound to suit its mainstream status.reviewed by Mike Diver
AlmanacWidowspeak
Brooklyn duo turns rural for its second album.reviewed by Mike Diver
Heart and Soul Clinton Fearon
The former Gladiators singer has lost none of his magic.reviewed by David Katz
Open MicMic Righteous
An introductory taster on which the Kent MC displays sufficient flashes of talent.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
Temper TemperBullet for My Valentine
Welsh metallers’ fourth studio set falls some way short of expectations.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
ElectricRichard Thompson
British folk ambassador returns with a fully charged electric set.reviewed by Martin Longley
Songs for Imaginative PeopleDarwin Deez
A second album lacking cohesion, failing to showcase Deez’s strengths.reviewed by Jude Clarke
Evolution Theory Modestep
Animated and unrelenting debut set from London electro-rock quartet.reviewed by Al Fox
Child BalladsAnaïs Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer
A beautiful updating of traditional British folk music.reviewed by James Skinner
Land of 1000 ChancesDay
Deliciously mellow instrumentals from the Californian producer and DJ.reviewed by Mike Diver
Schubert Edition Vol. 7: Erlkönig (baritone: Matthias Goerne; piano: Andreas Haefliger)Franz Schubert
The pair exhibits a refined style on these illuminating performances.reviewed by Graham Rogers
