“After exile from her Algerian homeland (her crime: being a political singer), Souad Massi enjoyed international success with her early solo albums, Raoui (2001) and Deb (2003). A poetic singer-songwriter in the western mould, Massi was further influenced by Arabic and French sounds. Her charm has never vanished, but later albums have underwhelmed. She is in outstanding form here, with strong songs”
