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!

Friday, 3 March 2017

Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble - The Road is Long: Live at Savoy Theatre

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 126, April 2017. Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble The Road is Long: Live at Savoy Theatre No Pro...

Fendika - Birabiro

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 126, April 2017. Fendika Birabiro Terp Records (47 mins) Azmaribetoch are the centres of...

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...

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