Reflective beats
/ 5 February 2010

Reflective beats

Jacob Israel’s new album is his most mature work to date, a classical-influenced recording of sublime electronica, writes Lloyd Gedye.

Independent and irie
/ 5 February 2010

Independent and irie

Beginning with an Afrobeat stomp, Tidal Waves’ fifth album, <em>Manifesto</em>, is a powerhouse album from South Africa’s finest reggae band.