“Anyone who likes authentic Cuban music should give this album by this laid-back artist a listen.”
AKUSTIK GITARRE (DE)

“The lyrics are also […] influenced by the spirit of farm workers, but this does not prevent
a song like ‘El Primo’ from becoming a light-hearted summer hit.”
JAZZTHING (DE)

“Together with friends and colleagues, Paz commutes between Cuba and France with his songs, between tradition and modernity, showing how much fire, passion and energy he has inside him.”
GOOD TIMES MAGAZIN (DE)

“Beautiful sound with great rhythms, brass, vocals and everything else that goes with it.”
MUSIK GLOBAL (DE)

“The title says it all: ‘Guajiro Chic’ bridges the gap between down-to-earthness and elegance.”
CONCERTO (DE)

“A warm and sultry new album. ”
LE MONDE (FR)

“An upbeat danceable album. ”
LA TRIBUNE DIMANCHE (FR)

“Eleven years after his last album, the Cuban has lost none of his warm flow. ”
TELERAMA (FR)

“Raúl, the globetrotter turned guajiro, returns to his peasant roots to put Cuba back at the heart of the world map, through its deepest culture.  Surprisingly chic roots music ! ”
JAZZ NEWS (FR)

« Heart-rending improvisations…»
TELERAMA (FR)

« Fluid music of stunning delicacy, as meditative and melancholic as it is joyful and swirling with energy.»
LE MONDE (FR)

 « an absolutely beautiful album, a moment of freedom and dialogue with therapeutic virtues,
to help face the tumult of the world.»
FIP (RADIO FRANCE) 

« a truly beautiful album.»
MOORS MAGAZINE (NL)

” While celebrating independence, and in a festive way, Mário Lúcio does not fail to have a lucid
and uncompromising look at African independence processes in general. “
PUBLICO (PT)

“…a festive and danceable album which seduces immediately and totally.”
LE MONDE (FR)

“On July 5, 1975, Cape Verde became the second Portuguese colony in Africa to gain independence. Mario Lucio was 10 years old… So many festive memories can be heard in his seventh solo album, ‘Independance’.”
LE MONDE WEB (FR)

“Fifty years on, the elegant ambassador of Atlantic Creolité celebrates this festive era… lively dance music, a real breath of optimism in these grey times.”
TELERAMA (FR)

“‘Independance’ is a CD-history book that makes you want to shake your hips.”
JAZZ NEWS (FR)

“A melodious, euphoric political ballad
with the heady timbre of harmonies from the Portuguese-speaking archipelago.”
L’HUMANITE (FR)

“with the album ‘Independance’, Mario Lucio continues to preach for a gentle ‘Créolité’…
with graceful musicality backed by lively rhythms.”
TELERAMA SORTIR (FR)

“Another great name in Cape Verdean music, Mario Lucio.”
FRANCE INTER (RADIO FRANCE)

“This magnificent album by afro blues trio Soba is a special blend of Mandinka traditions
and Mississippi blues.”
MIXED WORLD MUSIC (NL)

“…a most enjoyable introduction with a trio playing together particularly beautifully…”
ROOTSTIME (BE)

“Their freshness, their complicity and their taste for simplicity are their hallmarks..”
TELERAMA SORTIR (FR)

‘Koita, Biayenda and Bucher know how to combine their individual experiences around
the blues they have in common… A coming-together to be applauded.’
SOUL BAG (FR)

“The finished product results from this triple understanding, which is once again digging the furrow of Afro-blues, somewhere between the Mississippi delta and the basin of the River Niger.“
JAZZ NEWS (FR)

“A warm album, whose obvious generosity cannot help but take hold of you.”
PARIS MOVE (FR)

“It’s the athletic artistry of Arat Kilo, still unquestionably the best ethio-jazz orchestra in France, on the trail of this fifth album recorded in the spring of 2024.”
FRANCE INTER (RADIO FRANCE)

“An ultra-tonic jubilee of funk salvos, hip-hop bursts and lyrical synths”.
TELERAMA (FR)

“An album of punches and caresses, composed by musician-magicians…”
JAZZ NEWS (FR)

“On the album, the groove is muscular, but on stage the performance becomes explosive.”
TELERAMA SORTIR (FR)

“Once again, the groove is there!”
LE MONDE .fr

“A fifth album as festive as it is militant.”
FIP (RADIO FRANCE) 

“Exile, freedom and yearning in the songs of Souad Massi”
FINANCIAL TIMES (UK)

“Massi has rarely sounded so lyrical: her voice, pure and unaffected, speaks to the soul. Her concert at the Barbican in London on October 29 promises to be one of the shows of the year”
THE TIMES (UK)

“The headline cut…is an Arabic reading of Trent Reznor’s Hurt, the portal to themes that crop up elsewhere..” 
MOJO (UK)

“She is in outstanding form here, with strong songs that recall her early work and a gifted producer, Justin Adams – guitar lieutenant in Robert Plant’s band – to bring them into varied life“
THE OBSERVER (UK)

“The most successful female singer-songwriter in the Arabic-speaking world [releases] her bravely original new album Sequana”
SONGLINES (UK)

“Lyrical beauty and the emotional immediacy of Piaf…a wonderful confluence.”
BBC RADIO 3 (UK)

“The addition of the production chops of the brilliant and prodigious Justin Adams is inspired”
 R’N’R MAGAZINE (UK)

“French-Algerian singer-songwriter Massi has made a fine album in the shape of Sequana.” 
UNCUT (UK)

“For her tenth album, full of vibrant hope, she called on Justin Adams – who has worked with the likes of Robert Plant, Tinariwen and Rachid Taha – to create a real bridge between rock and folk.” 
FRANCE CULTURE (FR)

“It alternates contrasting moods, oscillating between crepuscular melancholy and danceable lightness“.
LE MONDE (FR)

“Her warm and bewitching voice sings of nostalgia, exile and passion.”
GALA (FR)

“The warmth of her voice and poetry are at the service of an elegant, delicate folk repertoire, which touches us deeply.“
L’HUMANITÉ (FR)

“Since her debut in the 1990s, the Algerian singer-guitarist has been spreading her militant chaâbi-folk poetry in a constantly evolving multicultural sound universe”
FIP (FR)

“A rich, warm voice, among the most moving of the Algerian diaspora”
TELERAMA (FR)

“The chaâbi-folk icon Souad Massi is considered one of the most beautiful and fervent voices in North Africa”
CULTUREBOX / FRANCE TV (FR)

“Beneath the daisies covering her gaze on the album art are the songs of a committed woman, lending her voice to the contemporary struggles of the world in which she evolves.”
ROLLING STONE (FR)

“it is immediately clear when listening to the nine original songs that nothing has been left to chance here and that only top-class musicians are performing…A pearl!”
JAZZNMORE (DE) 

“Massi’s songs meander between folk, country, calypso and bossa nova, describing the senses of her childhood, young people’s  feelings of insecurity, the fragility of nature and the cruelty of totalitarian societies”
DEUTSCHLANDFUNK (DE) 

“The singer-songwriter sees herself in the tradition of people like Victor Jara or Joan Baez and wants her songs to be like weapons…And it sounds wonderful too !”
WDR COSMO (DE)  

“The record is a testament to the artist’s impressive work, maturity and taste…A wonderful album full of merriment that will delight many hearts”
JAZZ-FUN.DE (DE)  

« Sequana” confirms that the artist has found her style, but is nevertheless a document of her refreshing openness to new influences”
MISSY MAGAZINE (DE) 

“Far away from the breaking wave of Raï, Souad Massi brought a new sound to Algerian music with her folk inspiration and her guitar over her shoulder”
AFRICA-LIVE.DE (DE) 

“Whether in Arabic or French, Souad sings of love, hope and the beauty of nature, with a sweet voice, beautifully set here by producer Justin Adams.
LE SOIR (BE) 

“The French-Algerian Souad Massi transcends her fears of a sick planet with Sequana, a hypnotic and solar album, a mixture of Arab, Touareg and bossa fragrance”
LE VIF (BE)

“Her tenth album, brillant and subtle, combines seven original tracks with delightful covers of My Baby Just Cares for Me, Sous le ciel de Paris and Pata Pata”
LA CROIX (FR)

« Her textured voice is as charming as ever, with a musical backing which references the island of her birth skillfully mixed with her original even experimental style. » 
JAZZMAG (FR)

“Hybridizations that range from jazz to chanson, where her polyglot and polymorphous voice, capable of adopting many registers, fits naturally.”
LIBERATION (FR)

 « Her unique style closely linked to her Cape Verdean roots has made her one of the of the archipelago’s musical ambassadors » 
CAP MAGELLAN (FR)

« Contains all the ingredients to make an exceptional album ! “
PARIS MOVE (FR)

« Carmen Souza takes us on a smooth and silky journey »
AVANTAGES (FR)

“The pulsating tunes and swinging pace fit Carmen Souza like a glove. A colourful velvet glove”
JAZZMAGAZINE .COM (FR)

“Guided by African music and its spirituality, the musicians attune their art perfectly”
FIP (FR)

“A totally soothing album.”
RADIO NOVA (FR)

“This serenity brought by this world music is good for the tumult of this same world […] In short, the emotion is guaranteed, it is magnificent from start to finish!”
ACTION JAZZ (FR)

“Tender, sublime, textured, SUBA comforts.”
LE DEVOIR (FR)

“In a very subtle and personal way, pianist Omar Sosa and violinist/singer Yilian Cañizares interpret the music of their homeland Cuba, supplemented with jazz and classical music….”
MUSICFRAMES (NL)

“Yilian Canizares and Omar Sosa sense each other perfectly….an extremely beautiful album that will please many.”
HEAVEN MAGAZINE (NL)

“An almost perfect soundtrack to bring some light and warmth in these wet and dark autumn months.”
TROPICALIDAD (BE)

“On ‘Aguas’ we hear a wide variety of tempi, moods and atmospheres in which craftsmanship, delicacy, elegance and subtlety are the biggest trump cards.”
OXFAM BRUGGE (BE)

“An extremely inspiring
Music.”
JAZZ PODIUM (DE)

“These two Cosmopolitans mix European, African, Cuban and Caribbean sounds with up-to-date clubsounds, natural religious spirituality with urban lounge beats.”
DER TAGESSPIEGEL (DE)

“Two Cubans from different musical experiences meet each other to offer eleven lyrical and spiritual songs.”
TONART (DE)

“The album that covers a musical range from Orixa-Calls to Milonga has its strongest moments when Canizares classic style vocals come out on top or play in dialogue with the jazzy, ostante piano figures.”
JAZZTHING (DE)

“The couple is rooted in spirituality which can be heard in every song thanks to a special chemistry and poetry of both artists.”
GOODTIMES MAGAZIN (DE)

“The whole thing makes a strong supercooled impression with pianissimi and breathtaking vocals.”
LATIN MAG (DE)

“A spare, elegant work that is fittingly dedicated to Oshun – the deity of sensuality and sweet waters.”
EVENING STANDARD (UK)

“Aguas is a hugely generous album with many moments of pure gorgeousness.”
LONDON JAZZ NEWS [Album Review] (UK)

“Violinist and singer Cañizares has a mesmerising stage presence and a warm rapport with Sosa who plays grand piano and keyboards with perfection and grace.”
LONDON JAZZ NEWS [Concert Review] (UK)

“A work of art that has Sosa’s firmly-rooted Cuban style ornamented beautifully by the tender timbre of Canizares’s vocals and violin.”
RHYTHM PASSPORT (UK)

“This opening performance (Aguas) was the highlight of the concert […] The set carried an air of mystery and spirituality”
JAZZ JOURNAL (UK)

“With Aguas, these two weave together poetic atmospheres, whose ethereal melodies are carried by a nostalgic swing.”
TÉLÉRAMA SORTIR (FR)

“‘Aguas is one of those records that testify to a rare artistic encounter.”
JAZZ MAGAZINE (FR)

“It’s a lyrical, sweet album,and no need to understand Spanish to capture the beauty of the stories they are expressing.”
A NOUS PARIS (FR)

“Eleven rippling and ethereal tracks with minimalist sometimes electronic rhythms.”
LA LIBERTE (CH)

“Beautiful minimalist fluidity”
24 HEURES (CH)