Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Jay B McCauley Ft. The Trueheart Choir: Ayo (Unquantize) REVIEW

Jay B McCauley Ft. The Trueheart Choir: Ayo (inc. Mijangos & Col Lawton Remixes) Unquantize

"Ayo" is an infectious Afro House butt shaker, courtesy of Australian producer Jay B McCauley and Nigeria’s The Trueheart Choir. It feels good all over, with percussive beats, uplifting vocal chants and...

Don Letts : Outta Sync

He became associated with Bob Marley and The Clash during the late 1970s when he was the resident DJ at the Roxy club in London. Letts played reggae music at the club,

Bahama Soul Club Feat. Tiago Saga: Till I Landed (Buyú Records)

Tuff reggae riddims ride high on this cool track. It’s sparse with tasteful wah wah guitar

Tagua Tagua: Tanto (Wonderwheel Recordings)

Tagua Tagua is fronted by singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Felipe Puperi. Puperi follows his debut album, which laid the groundwork for his own particular brand of tropical soul-filled...

Leon Foster Thomas Presents: Calasanitus (Krossover Jazz)

Leon Foster Thomas has gained global recognition via a plethora of accolades, including winning both solo and duet competitions at the World Steel Band Music Festival...

João Selva: “Passarinho” (Underdog Records)

Brazilian artist João Selva returns once more to the fray with his new long player, “Passarinho” (“Little Bird”), a fab album and a must for those who love Latin/soul/funk grooves...

Soothsayers Meets Victor Rice & Friends Volume 1

There are many highlights too, the evocative 'Harry's way' is a case in point with its cross stick magic happening on the drums and its funk-inflected guitar skank really cuts the mustard...

Ragawerk: Ragawerk

Ragawerk really seduce you into their secret arcane world they are full of enticement and their sonic palette is wide

Sessa: Estrela Acesa (Mexican Summer)

There's something spellbinding about Sessa's seductive intensity. Simply, this sterling album is an expression of his love for the art form from a golden era, known as Bossa and Tropicália...

Juanita Euka : Mabanzo

This strident offering really cuts the mustard with its lilting cross-rhythms, fluid African guitar and darting horns, laying out these songs in a glorious manner.