Souad Massi in session
Lopa Kothari invites French-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi to the studio to present her new album Zagate with a special session. Plus, new releases from across the globe.
Lopa Kothari invites French-Algerian icon Souad Massi into the Music Planet studio to perform tracks from her latest album, Zagate. Since her solo debut in 1998, Massi has established herself as one of the leading female voices of the Maghreb musical world. Her sound defies categorisation, blending traditional Kabyle rhythms with rock and pop sensibilities; and her lyrics, sung in both French and Arabic, touch on themes of freedom, justice, and tolerance.
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Souad Massi
Samt
- Live in Session.
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Orchestra Baobab
Togne Backoul
- Togne Backoul (single).
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BashElan
Engem Szeress - Manele
- Titkon.
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Fauna
En Munfull Sand
- Taiga Trans.
- Glitterbeat.
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King Ayisoba
Tewogilige
- Pure Confusion.
- Mais Um.
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Souad Massi
Zagate
- Live in Session.
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Souad Massi
Tiri
- Live in Session.
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Souad Massi
L'Equation
- Live in Session.
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Katalena
Drugi Bis
- Meja/The Border.
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Rubén Blades
Patria/Homeland
- Antecedente.
- Elektra.
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Abdullah Ibrahim
Mannenberg
- Mannenberg - Is Where it’s Happening.
- The Sun.
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