, the impressive debut album by Oi Va Voi, managed to build unexpected bridges between klezmer, trip hop and pop melodies. Despite a number of beautiful songs, their self-titled second album turned out not to be the dream successor, because with Traveling The Face Of The Globe the group returns to the sound of their debut. Fortunately, it will not be a repetition exercise. If Oi Va Voi has one style
… characteristic, it is that she knows how to create an organic sound from familiar elements. Traditional and yet innovative. The virtuosity of the musicians ensures that the group can switch effortlessly between different styles without appearing artificial. Take the title track. That starts with frenzied klezmer, then suddenly turns to a subtle hip-swaying verse, that takes a rocking run-up and ends in an imposingly sung chorus. With that, the most prominent addition is also the singer . A London synagogue served as a studio, and that striking location provided a balanced sound. (PdK)more
