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, 7 April 2017

The Beginner's Guide to Johnny Kalsi

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 127, May 2017. There are few people as synonymous with their instrument as Johnny Kalsi i...

Girma Bèyènè & Akalé Wubé - Éthiopiques 30: Mistakes on Purpose

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 127, May 2017. Girma Bèyènè & Akalé Wubé Éthiopiques 30: Mistakes on Purpose Buda Mus...

Various Artists - The Original Sound of Mali

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 127, May 2017. Various Artists The Original Sound of Mali Mr Bongo (79 mins) The dance b...

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...

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