am sure that not a lot of you have heard about her, so here is some info about Souad Massi
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http://souadmassi.artistes.universalmusic.fr
Souad Massi is a young Algerian artist who dazzles audiences with her stunning voice, music and unique stage presence. Drawn to Western rock and with a passion for more traditional Arab instruments, this heady mix perfuses her songs today, wedding Arabian lutes to Western guitars in a unique blend of lightness and subtlety. A nomination for Best Newcomer at The World Music Awards was followed by a sell out UK tour and a showstopping performace at Womad
Her debut album "Raoui" was greeted with rave reviews:
"Souad’s music defly fuses North African traditions with folk, jazz, and rock accents. While she’s often compared to Tracy Chapman, her musical sophistication and clear and intense vocal style make Joni Mitchell a more telling reference. An outstanding debut."
Observer
Now based in Paris, Souad Massi has had the time to let her second album mature. From the very opening chords of her new album, we are drawn into a world devoid of arbitrary borders. Birdsongs, burbling tablas from Pakistan, gypsy intonations, the sobbing of cellos, ethereal lutes, cosmopolitan folk-rock, Andalusian flamenco… throughout this vibrant, generous album, her nuance-laden voice soars and swoops with a confidence and subtlety that will establish her as a major star.
A simply magnificent record. THE TIMES
Massi’s songs are rendered irresistible by combination of gorgeous melodies sumptuously multicultural instrumentation and a production that glitters. GUARDIAN
Deb proves she is a serious talent in her own right. SUNDAY TIMES
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Souad Massi Tour
April
Wednesday 13 Liege (Belgium)
Thursday 14 Aht (Belgium)
Friday 15 Bruges (Belgium)
May
Wednesday 4 Roma (Italy)
Friday 6 Festival Veyracomusies (87)
Sunday 8 Rouen Grand-Couronne (76)
Monday 9 St Etienne (42)
Saturday 14 Fraga (Spain)
Friday 20 Ajaccio (20)
Saturday 21 Paris – Institut de Monde Arabe
Friday 27 Bayonne (64)
Saturday 28 Ambes (33)
June
Wednesday 1 Japan
Saturday 25 Festival La palene-Rouillac (16)
July
Saturday 2 Laon (02)
Tuesday 5 Agadir (Morocco) 00 212 48 82 18 18
Friday 8 Germany
Sunday 31 Cajarc (46)
August
Saturday 6 Paimpol
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