"HIDDO DHAWR" is another zealous effort by Sahra Halgan and her collaborators, i.e. Aymeric Krol on drums, Maël Salètes on guitar and Régis Monte on keys. Over the course of twelve tracks, which combine strong desert blues influences with guitar-driven rock stylings and fresh, experimental tendencies, Halgan skilfully blends the modern with the traditional without falling for any clichés. " is the fruit of a sincere search for authenticity and innovation, an unprecedented alliance between Somali song and original rock, thus enriching the most unexpected landscapes of the world music scene with her inspiration," and the versatile experience of her band. Her charismatic voice and entrancing delivery is always front and center and backed by a potent and engaging wall of sound to help transport her message to the global dancefloors and beyond. On the musical side of things – as we continue to search for the exact translations to her songs to better understand their meaning – we feel as though "HIDDO DHAWR" successfully furthers the playful'let's push things forward' approach of its predecessor, in what will hopefully make Sahra Halgan's cultural significance and singular artistry even more accessible to a wider audience and grant her the international acclaim she and her native Somaliland deserve. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.