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Paolo Angeli
2 Paolo Angeli 22.22 Free Radiohead (AnMa/ReR) The master of the ‘Sardinian pre- pared guitar’ – an 18-string hybrid between guitar, cello and drums, with motorised drones and hammers – in an inspiring set of mostly short, free and often experimental pieces, with occasional local vocal. From the meditative to the wigged out, but always engaging.
paoloangeli.com
1 Nick Ellis Speakers’ Corner (Mellow- tone MELCD006) Liverpool s/s Nick’s latest col- lection imagines the restoration of the city’s now-demolished platform for free speech by giving musical voice to 12 different charac- ters, taking its creative inspiration from local folklore. Tastefully sparse and intimate, if a trifle enigmatic.
mellowtonerecords.com
@ Root & Branch A Breath Against The Calm (Root & Branch) Opening with a blast of reeling, played with verve and ferocity, it sets up expectation that is not fulfilled by what follows. Their choice of songs is canny, Dalesman’s Litany and Young Hunting amongst them, but the main vocals and arrangements fail to spark, leaving material flatlining. They need a recognised vocalist or an instrumental future beckons. Frustrating.
rand.org.uk
1 Karolina Cicha & Elzbieta Rojek Jeden—Wïele (Universal Music Polska 7714793) Religious praise songs from Ortho- dox, Jewish, Catholic, Christian and Muslim traditions, sung in Russian, Polish, Old Ger- man, Latin, Farsi, Arabic, Greek, Yiddish, Hebrew, Esperanto and Slavonic liturgical languages, with accordeon, strings, key- boards, harmonium and percussion backing. Notes in Polish and English.
karolinacicha.eu
1 Cubs Darkr Earlyr (Rusted Rail RR39) A dreamy and delicate album by Galway collec- tive including James Rider (United Bible Stud- ies) and Eddie Keenan (The Driftwood Manor). Gently picked and strummed guitars on campfire instrumentals, and songs deliv- ered with heart-fluttering intimacy by Swe- den’s Cecilia Danell.
rustedrail.bandcamp.com
1 David Fisher Busking Beyond Borders: The Album (David Fisher) Ostensibly the album companion to a book about David’s three years of busking around Europe and beyond. David’s brand of folksy storytelling exhibits old-fashioned (’60s-style) rustic charm, and his simple, intimate songs prove likeable.
davidfishermusician.com
2 Daniel Murray 14-37 (Acoustic Music 319.1597.2) Terrific ‘overview’ set of tunes by Brazilian guitarist, focusing on modern com- posers with a few original pieces. Excellent technique and musicality, and a fine selec- tion. Highly recommended!
acousticmusic.de
2 Phil Alvin Unsung Stories (Big Beat CDWIKD 340) Hurrah! Finally on CD, Blasters frontman’s solo album from 1986. Backed by Sun Ra’s Arkestra and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, ranging from Cab Calloway to Peetie Wheatstraw, this is a glorious and extraordi- nary take on Americana.
acerecords.com
1 Harbottle & Jonas The Sea Is My Brother (Brook View BVR001) The Totnes duo’s fourth album is a thoughtfully assem- bled maritime-themed collection conforming to their customary stylishly harmonised, accessible pop-folk presentation, yet in the end probably a case of “good while it’s play- ing, but leaves less of a lasting impression”.
harbottleandjonas.com
1 Dorancé Lorza & Sexteto Café Tributo Desde Londres A Cali (DLR Music CD005) Colombian vibraphonist Dorancé Lorza heads a solid salsa sextet from Cali; no new ground, just hot Latin dance backed by strings and a host of invited singers.
sextetocafe.com
1 Branko Galoić & Francisco Cordovil One With The Wind (Galileo GMVO78) Brief record of original, accomplished acoustic gui- tar workouts from the Balkans, Portugal, and many journeys in between. Influences are worn lightly but affectionately. Faultless, but these musicians are good enough to engage with much greater ambition. Still awaiting the definitive Zagreb flamenco album.
galileomusic.de
1 Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen If You Can’t Stand The Heat (Compass 747202} Contemporary bluegrass. Outstanding play- ing, with some dazzling, well-thought-out breaks. Lead singing strong and powerful, but a little too much if you are seeking sub- tlety.
compassrecords.com
1 Hot Griselda Sunbox (Trad TRACD002) Belgian quintet Hot Griselda with two uil- leann pipers offer a penchant for energetic arrangements. A melting pot of Irish and Eastern European-inspired instrumental workouts. High on velocity and musical dex- terity, with a cheekily original undercurrent beneath the surface.
info@hotgriselda.eu
2 Sliotar Voyage (Sliotar 006) A long-run- ning Dublin-based trio, Sliotar comprise Irish and Finnish personnel creating a canvas based on high-energy traditional music with lo-fi rock presentation. This latest effort offers homespun idealism with a tightly con- trolled vivacity.
sliotarmusic.com
1 Ranagri Playing For Luck (Stockfisch SFR 357-4096.2) Third album for the Ango- Irish folksters since forming in 2013. A slight rejigging of the line-up and a shift in musical direction, Ranagri blend folk sensibilities, Celtic-flavoured musical virtuosity, African rhythms and infectious melodies to deliver an engaging musical mix.
stockfisch-records.de
2 Me Lost Me Arcana (Me Lost Me) Me Lost Me (AKA Jayne Dent) sings over looped and manipulated vocal sounds in a style not at all unlike You Are Wolf. A spectral Ben- jamin Bowmaneer, hypnotic Bows Of London and captivating I Had A Horse prove her artistry.
melostme.com
1 David Gunawardana Figures & Faces (David Gunawardana) Let’s play Guess The Influence… here’s a strong case for Mazlyn Jones as the guitar figure that opens Calling sounds just like prime Cornish environmental noodling, but then conversely the title track echoes Nick Drake in brittle guitar and bucol- ic strings. Music for candlelight, red wine and cheese on the table.
davidgunawardana.com
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