Album: Souad Massi, The Definitive Collection, Wrasse

From tango to soukous, from flamenco to fado, this spirited Algerian singer-songwriter embraces it all.

But what makes her exceptional is that it's her style that always dominates. Whether through intimate, yearning ballads or quirky little numbers, such as the amusing vocal-and-double-bass curiosity "Stop Pissing Me Off", Massi hits the target. This is a generous selection of 20 songs plucked from her four studio albums.