London based Fantazia are one of Europe's most exciting North African bands -- a multicultural nine-piece group composed of musicians from Algeria and the UK.

Live their potent grooves, impassioned singing and soaring improvisations underpinned by deep layers of percussion create a unique atmosphere: a celebratory force that soon has audiences on their feet and dancing. However, the music not only stands up to repeated listening, but rewards the listener with the depth of its invention and the emotional power of the atmosphere it evokes.

In oud player and multi-instrumentalist Yazid Fentazi, Fantazia have a talented composer, whose tunes are distinguished by strong melodies, vibrant rhythms and dynamic arrangements.

The band's first CD, 'The Lost Place', was critically acclaimed and received much radio airplay throughout Europe. 'Mul Sheshe', their debut release on World Village, should expose these unique and talented artists to a much wider audience, both in the UK and further afield.

Tracks:

1. Mul Sheshe
2. Jawlina
3. Ahbab
4. Moussa
5. Fatouma
6. Khira
7. Irgazen l'Agnawa
8. Zmane
9. Tindi
10. Sidi Mansour
11. Seen Enough

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