Ana Alcaide – RitualPart of the joy in discovering music from other lands is finding artists who make fresh paths of musical expression. Her sixth and latest album, “Ritual”, takes her even further afield as she celebrates the Sufi poetry of Persia she discovered from a personal encounter with the Iranian singer Reza Shayesteh. The two sing the music of “Ritual” which reflect on the rituals of daily life. And the music on this album is exquisite. The music on “Ritual” is delicious and exposes the listener to a creative expression of traditional cultures spanning Europe and the Middle East.