JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reasons to be Cheerful: Our preview of albums set to be released in 2024. From Finnish harmonica quartets to bona fide Senegalese legends, there's a lot to look forward to.

  • Published In: Songlines, 2024, n. 196. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Johnson, Russ Slater 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of upcoming music releases and projects in 2024. It features a diverse range of artists and genres, including South African artist Zoë Modiga, Moroccan group Bab L' Bluz, Finnish harmonica quartet Sväng, and fingerpicker Ysmin Williams. The article also highlights the 85th anniversary of Topic Records, a prominent British folk music label, and announces upcoming reissues and events. Additionally, it mentions the debut album "Come Slack Your Horse!" by Angeline Morrison, Cohen Britekilcoyne, and Jon Bickley, which commemorates the anniversaries of "Amazing Grace" and its writer, John Newton. The article also mentions other notable releases, such as "Sonido Cósmico" by Hermnos Gutiérrez, the self-titled album by Buzz'y Z, and "Negra" by INDUS. It further discusses the formation of the band Sonic Interventions and their recent festival appearances, as well as the upcoming albums by Warsaw Village Band, YOM, Orchestre Baobab, and Mostar Sevdah Reunion. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Songlines. 2024/04, Issue 196, p30
  • Document Type:Music Review
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1464-8113
  • Accession Number:175745085
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