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, 21 July 2023

Naïssam Jalal - Healing Rituals

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 190, August/September 2023. Naïssam Jalal Healing Rituals Les Couleurs du Son (48 mins)...

Qwalia - Sound and Reason

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 190, August/September 2023. Qwalia Sound and Reason Alberts Favourites (41 mins) Fou...

Captain Planet - Sounds Like Home

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 190, August/September 2023. Captain Planet Sounds Like Home Bastard Jazz Recordings (57...

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Press release: Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers - Somanti

First written as a press release for the album for Ballantyne Communications . Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers Somanti Bongo Joe Rec...

Friday, 16 June 2023

Jantra - Synthesized Sudan: Astro-Nubian Electronic Jaglara Dance Sounds from the Fashaga Underground

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 189, July 2023. Jantra Synthesized Sudan: Astro-Nubian Electronic Jaglara Dance Sounds ...

Hey Joe: Dispatch from Geneva, Switzerland

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 189, July 2023. The centre of Geneva is the seat of some of the world’s most influential ...

Fred Davis - Cleveland Blues

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 189, July 2023. Fred Davis Cleveland Blues Colemine / Remined Records (32 mins) Fred ‘...

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