Oum - Soul of Morocco (2013)

Oum el Ghait Benessahraoui, better known simply as Oum, delivers an inspired album blending Moroccan influences with jazz and soul. While she has two previous releases under her name, Lik'Oum and Sweerty, this is the first to gain international distribution. The multifaceted singer, composer and lyricist brings plenty of talent to the table on this CD alongside her accomplished bandmates. Her core ensemble includes flute, saxophones, acoustic guitar, double bass, drums and percussion. Electric guitar, electric bass, oud, oboe and English horn make occasional appearances throughout, often accompanied by Oum's steady qarqab and castanola playing.

Tracklist:
01. Oum - Whowa (4:33)
02. Oum - Shine (4:55)
03. Oum - Salam (5:22)
04. Oum - Lik (4:12)
05. Oum - Haylala (6:44)
06. Oum - Mnama (5:15)
07. Oum - Taragalte (7:12)
08. Oum - Menni Lik (11:18)
09. Oum - Aji (7:47)