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!

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Alma - Root Salad

First published in fRoots issue 405, March 2017 There are worse surroundings in which to discover new music than a cosy pub in the m...

Friday, 27 January 2017

Yishak Banjaw - Love Songs Vol. 2

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 125, March 2017. Yishak Banjaw Love Songs Vol. 2 Teranga Beat (46 mins) In 1986, Yishak B...

The KutiMangoes - Made in Africa

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 125, March 2017. The KutiMangoes Made in Africa Tramp Records (46 mins) The KutiMangoes s...

Damakase - Gunfan Yellem!

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 125, March 2017. Damakase Gunfan Yellem! Captain Pouch Records (33 mins) ‘East meets West...

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Henry Arteaga and the 4Elementos Skuela - WOMEX 16 Professional Excellence Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2016 delegate guide. Music has always been more than just music. Communication is a la...

Calypso Rose - WOMEX 16 Artist Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2016 delegate guide. Calypso (along with its younger offshoot ‘soul calypso’, or soca)...

Monday, 17 October 2016

Various Artists - The Rough Guide to Ethiopian Jazz

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 122, November 2016. Various Artists The Rough Guide to Ethiopian Jazz World Music Network ...

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