Joel Dwek
IRELAND: O - Damien Rice
Hugely listenable and emotionally genuine, Damien Rice offers up a satisfying set of songs about sadness and love O, Damien Rice’s debut...
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Joel Dwek & Danny Wiser
Jul 2, 20205 min read
GERMANY: Aguirre - Popol Vuh
Though created for use in the Werner Herzog film of the same name, Popol Vuh have managed to create an ambient soundtrack that works...
Joel Dwek
Jul 1, 20205 min read
JAMAICA/USA: Distant Relatives - Nas & Damian Marley
Jam-packed with catchy and memorable songs, this hip hop reggae fusion album has a lot to offer both lyrically and musically Sometimes an...
Danny Wiser
Jun 30, 20203 min read
COLOMBIA: Laundry Service - Shakira
The Latin Queen of Pop shows off her capacity to hook a Western audience with her powerful and unique voice. Whilst at NoiseNomad we...
Joel Dwek
Jun 29, 20204 min read
AUSTRIA: The Princess Pts 1 & 2 - Parov Stelar
Despite being an album in two parts with distinct styles, Parov Stelar’s The Princess is an exceptionally consistent, coherent and...
Danny Wiser
Jun 4, 20203 min read
PAKISTAN: Vital Signs, Vol 1. - Vital Signs
The Pakistani pop stars certainly know how to make a fun and catchy sound. The hallmark of a great pop album is not necessarily about the...
Joel Dwek
Jun 4, 20203 min read
EGYPT: Resala Ela Magles El Amn - Ramy Essam
Essam's powerful guitar playing and impassioned vocals make for a hugely enjoyable album. Rock is probably my favourite genre of music,...
Danny Wiser
Jun 4, 20209 min read
PANAMA: Buscando America - Rubén Blades
The Panamanian icon's fresh take on Salsa music is as refreshing as it is evocative in making us consider the realities of the so-called...
Joel Dwek
Jun 4, 20203 min read
FIJI: Kavatime - The Kavaholics
Fun, light, and easy, Kavatime is an album full of fun, relaxing tunes in the Polynesian style Before we start the review proper, it’s...
Danny Wiser
Jun 4, 20204 min read
BELGIUM: Man Bites Harmonica - Toots Thielemans
The Belgian jazz star proves that the harmonica is more than just a toy, it's an instrument to be taken seriously... Where to begin when...
Joel Dwek
Jun 4, 20203 min read
URUGUAY: Sea - Jorge Drexler
The Uruguayan singer-songwriter's album has accessible indie tunes, but dig deeper and he touches upon some profound themes There’s a...
Danny Wiser
Jun 4, 20205 min read
CAPE VERDE: Miss Perfumado - Cesária Évora
The Barefoot Diva takes us on a musical journey as we are challenged to reflect on the eternal beauty of home, loved ones from our past,...
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