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, 15 December 2014

Hijaz - Nahadin

First published in fRoots double issue 379-380, January-February 2015 Hijaz Nahadin Zephyrus Music (38 mins) It seems to be a good...

Majid Bekkas - Al Qantara

First published in fRoots double issue 379-380, January-February 2015 Majid Bekkas Al Qantara Igloo Records (70 mins) Moroccan oud...

Maïa Barouh - Kodama

First published in fRoots double issue 379-380, January-February 2015 Maïa Barouh Kodama Editions Saravah (52 mins) Often abstract...

Monday, 8 December 2014

Batch Gueye - Ndiarigne

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 104, January/February 2015. Batch Gueye Ndiarigne Self-released (68 mins) In his nativ...

Sunday, 16 November 2014

Jan Fairley - Living Politics, Making Music: The Writings of Jan Fairley

First published in fRoots issue 378, December 2014 Jan Fairley Living Politics, Making Music: The Writings of Jan Fairley Edited b...

Moussu T e lei Jovents - Opérette

First published in fRoots issue 378, December 2014 Moussu T e lei Jovents Opérette Le Chant du Monde/Manivette Records (2CD, 98 mins...

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Mariza - WOMEX 14 Artist Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2014 delegate guide. Fado is the sound of Portugal. This music defines the country, bo...

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