New album from Ourida

French-Algerian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ourida is an artist now residing in Brooklyn, New York. Her avant-garde compositions are characterised by the separation between her Algerian roots, American modernism and lyric driven French music.

Leading with her voice, and adding her talents on the piano and ukulele, she blends elements of indie pop, rock and jazz into her entirely original and thoughtfully crafted sound. For years she became a staple of the Parisian live music scene, gracing the stages of local clubs such as Baiser Salé and Divan du Monde, notable venues including La Boule Noire and Les Trois Baudets as well as playing at multiple festivals.

In 2010 she released her debut album, titled Monkeys, and embarked on a solo tour of France in support of the record. After that she moved across the Atlantic to New York City and began the next chapter of her artistic story.

Now she brings us her latest release with her new full-length, Wings. Featuring twelve new recordings, Ourida’s new album showcases her talent as a songwriter and musician and serves to show how far she’s come on her decorated sonic journey.

Co-produced by Eli Crews, Wings is a beautiful record of sensual songs full of vivid sonic imagery about multicultural life and a true celebration of female freedom of expression. Joining Ourida, Jonathan Levy plays bass and guitar, drummer Joe Hertenstein adds his percussion flair and a host of other musicians add to the texture of the arrangements to help make the album an elegant and captivating listening experience.

Listen to Wings below