Playlist (Jan/Feb 2020) | Music reviews By Nigel Campbell | Issue 161 (January/February 2020) This month’s listening picks, with reviews of the latest by David Kirton; Bunji Garlin; and other various artists
Gilbert “Dibo” Doran: “I want my legacy to live on” | Own words By Nelly Rosa | Issue 161 (January/February 2020) Gilbert “Dibo” Doran, Curaçao’s 2019 King of Tumba, on his decade-long journey to winning the title, the role of culture in national identity, and Carnival as a time of solidarity — as told to Nelly Rosa
Playlist (Nov/Dec 2019) | Music reviews By Nigel Campbell | Issue 160 (November/December 2019) This month’s listening picks, with reviews of the latest by Third World; Ijó; Mindscape Laboratory; and Nailah Blackman
The Jimmy October Project | Snapshot By Laura Dowrich-Phillips | Issue 160 (November/December 2019) “New Calypso” is how twenty-four-year-old Jimmy October describes his genre-bending music — a sound that feels like “home” to listeners in Trinidad and Tobago but also appeals to international audiences. Laura Dowrich-Phillips learns more
Playlist (September/October 2019) | Music reviews By Nigel Campbell | Issue 159 (September/October 2019) This month’s listening picks, with reviews of the latest by Godwin Louis; Stephen John; Jonathan Michel; and Josean Jacobo & Tumbao
Playlist (July/August 2019) | Music reviews By Nigel Campbell | Issue 158 (July/August 2019) This month’s listening picks, with reviews of the latest by Trishes; Jeremy Hector; MizikOpéyi; and Carlos Santana
Koffee: Strong and sweet | Backstory By Nazma Muller | Issue 158 (July/August 2019) Dancehall’s latest sensation, nineteen-year-old Koffee, is captivating fans across the globe with her vibesy toasting, catchy riddims, and cheeky lyrics. Nazma Muller reports on the pint-sized Jamaican phenomenon with the relentlessly positive attitude
Playlist (May/June 2019) | Music reviews By Nigel Campbell | Issue 157 (May/June 2019) This month’s listening picks, with reviews of the latest by Machel Montano; Reginald Cyntje; M.R.I.; and Ronald “Boo” Hinkson
