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!

Sunday, 29 October 2017

Oumou Sangaré - WOMEX 17 Artist Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2017 delegate guide. It’s a special artist that can stand out from the crowd in a cou...

Petr Dorůžka - WOMEX 17 Professional Excellence Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2017 delegate guide. It is common that some of the best journalists escape notice. Th...

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Fanfan - Séga Ravanne

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 132, November 2017. Fanfan Séga Ravanne Ocora Radio France (58 mins) This is the latest...

Cory Seznec - Backroad Carnival

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 132, November 2017. Cory Seznec Backroad Carnival Captain Pouch Records (42 mins) Cory ...

Ramon Goose - Long Road to Tiznit

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 132, November 2017. Ramon Goose Long Road to Tiznit Riverboat Records (37 mins) Blues g...

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Africa Oyé 2017 - Sefton Park, Liverpool

First published in fRoots issue 412, October 2017 Africa Oyé Sefton Park, Liverpool 17th & 18th June 2017 Africa Oyé has the ...

Friday, 8 September 2017

Maalem Said Damir - Gnawa or Never

Previously unpublished. Maalem Said Damir Gnawa or Never 1001 Knights Production (82 mins) The Gnawa people of Morocco can trace the...

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