Magnificent singing — sweet, husky, powerfully soulful — by this semba master from Angola, for thirty years now a tireless crusader for anti-colonialism and the old one-two of peace and rebellion.

Terrific analogue recordings of inimitable covers of Thin Lizzy, Nico, Black Sabbath, Abba, Sandy Denny etc, with support from Will Oldham and labelmates Supersilent.

Her debut, with Jolene — finally on vinyl.

‘A stunning collection of songs, fusing her distinctive Malian sound and voice with elements of blues, folk and rock – resulting in a timeless body of work, free from borders and genres.
‘Written and recorded in the US during coronavirus lockdowns, the album is the latest chapter in an unparalleled musical epic which has seen an artist born in the poorest districts of Bamako, Mali, become the greatest and most influential African singer alive, as well as a powerful feminist icon.
‘Between the hometown pride exhibited in Wassulu Don, the quiet introspection of Degui N’Kelena, the amorous languor expressed on Kanou, the compassion in Demissimw and the sadness and frustration in Kêlê Magni, many emotions nourish this record, with common threads of courage and optimism woven throughout.’

Thrilling rarities from Stax and Goldwax — funky scorchers like The Hawg; hard takes on Ticket To Ride and Tramp; Isaac Hayes’ debut 45; Willie Cobbs’ You Don’t Love Me (which Dawn Penn did over as No, No, No).

It says ‘Volume 1’ on the cover, and this debut is full of promise, but it’s a one-off, from Nigeria, 1973: African styles grooving together with Latin and Caribbean, US soul and funk, and psych rock.

Unmistakably sexy, classy SC over fun, rickety island disco produced by Franklyn Waul — from the Taxi Gang — in 1988.

Fine Malian blues, with contributions from Ali Farka Toure.

Performing live at the Arnolfini in Bristol, on Saturday February 19.

A 45s session, with Tiki on the mic; Friday 18 February, 10 till late, the Take 5 Cafe in Bristol.
Sold out!

Her setting of the Christoph Gluck.

The harpist from Christian Wallumrod’s ensemble, with the Magical Orchestra singer, plus viola and nyckelharpa — performing Purcell, Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, and a couple of Susanna’s.

Rapturous, turbulent, frank settings of the poet Gunvor Hofmo, and themes of human longing, loss and wonderment before evil and beauty. With pals from Supersilent, Motorpsycho, Madrugada, Deathprod.