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, 31 October 2021

Aynur - WOMEX 21 Artist Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2021 delegate guide. As both a Kurd and an Alevi, Aynur Doğan’s cultural heritage has...

Global Music Match - WOMEX 21 Professional Excellence Award

First published in the WOMEX – World Music Expo 2021 delegate guide. The past year-and-a-half has been one of the most drastic and ch...

Friday, 8 October 2021

Introducing Dongyang Gozupa

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 172, November 2021. At its best, the power trio is one of music’s most elegant and well-b...

Tommy Khosla - Vignettes

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 172, November 2021. Tommy Khosla Vignettes Vadi Records (40 mins) Vignettes is a series...

Les Filles de Illighadad - At Pioneer Works

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 172, November 2021. Les Filles de Illighadad At Pioneer Works Sahel Sounds (46 mins) U...

Nabra & Ligeti Quartet - Sounds of Sudan

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 172, November 2021. Nabra & Ligeti Quartet Sounds of Sudan Nabra (38 mins) Bristol-b...

Batch Gueye - Moytou

A version of this review was first published in Songlines Magazine issue 172, November 2021. Batch Gueye Moytou Batch Gueye (44 mins...

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