John Shand Posts

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…

April 15, 2014 / Concert Reviews - Archive

Springwood Presbyterian Hall, April 11  I presume some other band’s repertoire may have ranged from Bela Bartok to Boubacar Traore, but not one that I have encountered. Gary Daley is not going to die wondering what would have happened had put all the  options on the table with his new…