Reviews written by Debbie Golt

Lorraine Ayensu
Subtle harmonies and heartfelt lyrics clothed with delicate references to a wealth of cultural interconnections make this a pleasing album that grows on you. Lorraine Ayensu's African/English descent reveals itself in lyrics on place and heritage and especially the instrumentation and rhythms on the powerful ‘Fool Yourself’ and ‘Beautiful You’. New ways to express sensuality, love and longing find poignant womanist expression, carried by Lorraine's soulful voice. Bristol-based sweet lorraine is Ayensu (vox, guitar) and Norma Daykin (sax/wind synth) live, accompanied by fine musicians on disc. A debut to savour.
CD Review by Debbie Golt, Women in Music Now

Martha and Eve
From the duo formerly known as Donna and KBB, Martha and Eve, celebrate thirteen years of glorious collaboration with thirteen finely produced bitter-sweet tunes. Hard to describe these as love songs, rather the sharing of women's life experiences with uncluttered semi-acoustic arrangements, which build in intensity creatively developing their deep Mediterranean musical roots. Two potent tracks share a poignant awareness of what it means when you don't accept the Turkish/Greek Cypriot divide and there's a fine cover of Jacques Brel's "If You Go Away". Seek this out, it's a lovely laid back album." CD Review by Debbie Golt, Women in Music Now