United Kingdom
After the success of his latest release, Les Racines, and his collaboration with Houston psychedelic-rock trio Khruangbin in 2022, it was no surprise that Touré's show at Belgrave had sold out and was packed to the brim. The release with Khruangbin, Ali, on America's Dead Oceans label is an eight-track tribute to his father, legendary Malian blues artist, Ali Farke Touré.
Holly Greenwood reviews... With Ezra Collective selling out the majority of their UK dates this year, we headed over to the Albert Hall early in order to bag a good vantage point. Where I'm Meant to Be was released towards the end of last year on Partisan Records and perfectly captures everything the band stand for: community and joy as a form of resistance.
The 'Levelling Up' Episode where we feature locationally-named tracks and spotlight classic and emerging songs and artists from the Midlands and North of England.
A review of Gilles Peterson's lineup and set at Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds
Holly Greenwood reviews... Approaching Belgrave on a Friday night, a mounting queue was forming to gain access to the ever popular Leeds venue. This turn out promised a great atmosphere for the night ahead and Williams certainly filled the floor with his eclectic arrangements.