Among the endless varieties of “world fusion”, this Afro-Nordic outfit remain a fascinating oddity. Norwegian Hallvard Godal fell in love with the mesmeric minimalism of Mozambique’s music during a stay in the country, combining it with his own serpentine reed playing. This third album reprises the parched atmosphere of the previous two to good effect, adding fresh flavours from banjo and African ngoni, though the introduction of harmonium from Sufi qawwali proves a loan too far. The powerful vocals of Hope Masike and Calu Tsemane are a better foil for the group’s circular, chiming grooves, notably on the title track.
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