Jim Hickson Writes About Music

This blog is a compendium of my music writing throughout the years. I try to post updates about a month after first publication, but I'm often very behind - please bear with me!

Monday, 18 February 2013

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba - Jama Ko

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First published on Musika.uk.com in February 2013. Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Jama Ko Out Here Records (58 mins) For all the...

Friday, 25 January 2013

Voices United for Mali

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First published on Musika.uk.com in January 2013. Fatou Diawara rallies the troops to spread a message of hope in Mali The musical ...

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Obituary: Ravi Shankar (1920-2012)

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First published on Musika.uk.com in December 2012. Sitarist and composer Pandit Ravi Shankar, KBE, died on Tuesday, 11th December 2012,...

Monday, 10 December 2012

Fanga & Maâlem Abdallah Guinéa - Fangnawa Experience

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First published in Songlines Magazine issue 89, January/February 2013. Fanga & Maâlem Abdallah Guinéa Fangnawa Experience Strut ...

Monday, 3 December 2012

Son of Dave - Bedroom Bar, London

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First published on Musika.uk.com in December 2012. Son of Dave Bedroom Bar, London 27th November 2012 In the cosy, low-ceilinged B...

Monday, 26 November 2012

Mulatu Astatke + Criolo - Koko, London

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First published on Musika.uk.com in November 2012. Mulatu Astatke + Criolo Koko, London 18th November 2012 Mulatu Astatke is widel...

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Seckou Keita - Miro

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First published on Musika.uk.com in November 2012. Seckou Keita Miro Astar Artes Recordings (48 mins) Senegalese kora (harp-lute) ...

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