John Shand Posts

April 22, 2014 / Concert Reviews - Archive

Concert Hall, April 19  Charlie Musselwhite runs a strapping blues band. His voice is strong, his singing distinctive and his lyrics wry. His harmonica bustles and occasionally pulverises its way through the super-groovy rhythm section, and in Matt Stubbs he has a guitarist who can carve out deft, arresting solos.…

April 22, 2014 / Album Reviews - Archive

A Long Way To The Beginning (Cartell)  Beware of lying down to listen to this music: you could be trampled in the sonic rush of raised-fist revolution and defiance. Seun Kuti continues to front the mighty Egypt 80 (formed by his father, Fela), his strident political statements and compelling voice…

April 18, 2014 / Features - Archive

He may be the busiest musician alive, releasing around five new albums a year, and last year performing 145 concerts. Meanwhile Jordi Savall is in various stages of research and preparation for the host of forthcoming ancient, early, classical and world music projects that he releases in sumptuous editions on…