Rock and rai performer Rachid Taha made a much-awaited comeback this year with his 9th studio album Zoom, recorded with a cast of international guests including Mick Jones of The Clash, Agnès B and Eric Cantona.
Soulful yet steely singer-songwriter Souad Massi has been hailed as Maghreb’s answer to Tracy Chapman. Capable of fusing everything from chaabi to American folk rock and Portuguese fado, while mixing electric and acoustic instruments with her haunting vocals, Souad’s melancholic ballads bear the imprint of Algeria’s troubled recent past. Her discography includes Acoustic: Best of Souad Massi, O Houria, Mesk Elil and Deb
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
