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Natacha Atlas’s ninth album is a strong album evocative of foreign lands and succeeds in effortlessly blending international styles of music in a cohesive structure. Though the lyrics mostly elude this listener, the politics of the album make it quiet attractive.

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"What I hope I have achieved is to match the lyricism of classical music with the inherent poetry of Arabic, I wanted to continue the exploration of grounds covered with Ana Hina."

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Jocelyn Pook: Desh

Desh is music for dance, and should probably be best appreciated with choreography.

Natacha Atlas: Mounqaliba - Rising: The Remixes

Raise your hand if you think Natacha Atlas sounds better obscured by waves of electronica.

Natacha Atlas: Mounqaliba

Natacha Atlas’s ninth album is a strong album evocative of foreign lands and succeeds in effortlessly blending international styles of music in a cohesive structure. Though the lyrics mostly elude this listener, the politics of the album make it quiet attractive.

Natacha Atlas - "Makaan" MP3 (PopMatters Premiere)

"What I hope I have achieved is to match the lyricism of classical music with the inherent poetry of Arabic, I wanted to continue the exploration of grounds covered with Ana Hina."

Natacha Atlas: Mish Maoul

Atlas' gorgeous voice presides over the entirety of Mish Maoul, imbuing these songs with a prayerful authenticity that transcends the genre.

Natacha Atlas: Transglobal Underground [DVD]

She's your private belly dancer and singer who knows what love has got to do with it.

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