music
February 28, 2026
Add to playlist: the cliche-correcting medieval music of Idrîsî Ensemble and the week’s best new tracks
The group reimagines Corsica’s ancient music for modern female voices with fresh spiky arrangements that remain heavy with the pain of the past
TL;DR
- Idrîsî Ensemble reinterprets ancient Corsican music for contemporary female voices, moving away from traditional, pious stereotypes.
- The group, founded by Corsican composer Thomas Fournil, features distinctly individual female voices from diverse musical backgrounds.
- Their performances emphasize a sense of collective weight and pain, with members often singing in a horseshoe shape without sheet music.
- The ensemble also incorporates political themes, celebrating female troubadours and singing in solidarity with those fighting to stay on their land.
- The article briefly reviews new tracks from Underscores, The Womack Sisters, Friends&, Terror, Squarepusher, Maria BC, and John Carroll Kirby.
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