Articles by: Sammy Stein

Lyia Meta - 'Always You' (2023)

Lyia Meta – ‘Always You’ (2023)

Lyia Meta’s ‘Always You’ embarks on a jazz-pop journey, exploring her take on love, life and fun with songwriting collaborator Denise Dimin.

Zoe Rahman – ‘Colour of Sound’ (2023)

Zoe Rahman – ‘Colour of Sound’ (2023)

Zoe Rahman’s ‘Colour of Sound’ is a heady mix of joy, love and occasional tranquil moments where the music takes you on a giddy trip again and again.

Guido Spannocchi Quartet - 'Live at Porgy & Bess Vienna' (2023)

Guido Spannocchi Quartet – ‘Live at Porgy & Bess Vienna’ (2023)

The Guido Spannocchi Quartet’s ‘Live at Porgy & Bess Vienna’ brings forth the full impact of performance and reciprocity between musicians.

Richard Davies - 'Cosmic Odyssey' (2023)

Richard Davies – ‘Cosmic Odyssey’ (2023)

Richard Davies’ thoughtful and engaging ‘Cosmic Odyssey’ is an example of why we should follow our dreams – literally.

Andrea Ward - 'Ribbon of Water' (2023)

Andrea Ward – ‘Ribbon of Water’ (2023)

The music on ‘Ribbon of Water’ is delicate, yet woven through with a lyrical strength that comes from the experiences Andrea Ward clearly taps into.

Doc City – 'Welcome to Doc City: Deluxe Edition' (2023)

Doc City – ‘Welcome to Doc City: Deluxe Edition’ (2023)

Doc City’s new LP is about soul searching and contemplation, but it’s also an enjoyable listen with influences ranging from hip hop, R&B and jazz to gospel, soul and rock.

Evie Asio - 'Contending and Contention' (2022)

Evie Asio – ‘Contending and Contention’ (2022)

‘Contending and Contention’ is a harmonic, vocal and sonic journey, held together by its message – and Evie Asio’s distinct sound.

Dan Costa - 'Beams' (2022)

Dan Costa – ‘Beams’ (2022)

Dan Costa and an all-star cast celebrate light in key physical and metaphysical forms on ‘Beams,’ and the result is a beautiful, peaceful listen.

Yaya Diallo - 'Kachii: Traditions to Traditions' (2022)

Yaya Diallo – ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’ (2022)

Yaya Diallo uses an old-meets-new approach on ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’ to create something that is interesting, calming and thoughtful.

Mohamed Assani, "Lullaby for Guli" (2022): One Track Mind

Mohamed Assani, “Lullaby for Guli” (2022): One Track Mind

Mohamed Assani’s “Lullaby for Guli” steals your heart, because of the ebb and flow of the melodies and the many textures created on the sitar.