Ifriqiyya Electrique, Rûwâhîne – review: ‘An immersive visceral experience’

It’s Sufi trance music of spirits (or rûwâhîne) and possession with vocals, drums and clashing metal cymbals which can be heard in the Tunisian south.

But thanks to François Cambuzat, a veteran of the punk and avant-rock scene, this has been supercharged with guitar, bass, electronics and film to create an immersive visceral experience.

The recording is loud and intense — music for a rave not relaxation — but finely crafted.

Particularly live, with the film — at Womad and other festivals — it’s close to a life-changing experience.