tribali Festa (CD, £8.75)

Hailing from the beautiful island of Malta, Tribali formed to celebrate a passion for musical and cultural diversity. Their eclectic influences range from blues, reggae, folk, rock, classical, world music and jazz, all of which are channelled into a sonic fusion that is distinctly Tribali. Using traditional instruments such as tabla, morchunga, sitar & didgeridoo, and seamlessly fusing those sounds with drums, guitars and keyboards, Tribali have created a style that is both modern and spiritual. Every live performance is a celebration, both for Tribali, and their audience. With a peaceful vibe and joyous energy, they are the perfect festival band. Festa is a 13 track collection of classic Tribali cuts from their earlier albums, previously only available in Malta, and serves as the perfect introduction to this amazing group. From the ultra-chilled “Puja”, the classic trans-global groove of “Sunrise on Tehran” or the pulsating live favourite “Never Give Up”, Festa is a diverse album that will continue to delight with its charm and energy. Track listing: Elephants of Lanka, Starchild, Never Give Up, Shape Of Things, Nanda Devi, Sunrise On Tehran, Wild Country, Jumpi Shanti, Festa, Tandava, Puja, Rakatikira, Caveman.