Boston Phoenix article, 01-03-02: Worlds of Local Music The Boston Herald Jazz/World/by Bob Young, 01-25-2002 Pardo hits peak with Atlas Soul...     read the article World Rhythm WORLD MUSIC for WORLD PEACE !     read the article YourSound.com CD Review by Michael Baldino, 09-06-2001 "It's a rare joy to find an album that can be wholeheartedly recommended to fans of every type of music ...     read the article Boston Phoenix . August 16, 2001 "... Cosmos Factor front-guy Jacques Pardo and some of his compadres have returned with a band called Atlas Soul, and their new self-released Chamsa is a welcome return."

 Effortless cross-cultural blend with enticing results!
 Mike Crager
The hallmark of the North African musical tradition is an openness to others. Musicians from this culture effortlessly blend centuries-old rhythms, instruments and melodic concepts with modern ideas and innovations from the world over, creating a constantly changing panorama of styles. Jacques Pardo and Atlas Soul exemplify this spirit. In their second CD, Mabrouka, the group serves up a tantalizing stew of musical styles. The delighted listener hears the influences of jazz, Latin, flamenco, French hip-hop and the traditional North African music, all blended with the deft and sure hand of a master chef. Great vocals top off the warm and savory instrumental mix.

Independent music awards 2004 - WINNERS - world category Check out a video from Aug. 2nd 2002 at Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Kate Martinelli       Ozcat Radio 91.5 Vallejo, California www.ozcatradio.com           11-24-06

 Really enjoying Atlas Soul's "Mabrouka". It's amazing how the band's different influences manage to blend themselves into one tight sound. "Angelo Mio" is such a hauntingly beautiful song of longing. The vocals really stand up to the richly textured music. It's a song we will cherish in our collection for many years. PS added you guys to our artists page: http://www.ozcatradio.com/ozcat-radio-artists.html

 

 

Michael Criddle            Triple H-FM              11-18-06

What a great sound you have, I have played several of your tracks to date and plan to schedule more in future programs. Keep up the good work and please keep me up to date with your progress Regards Michael Criddle OzRadio ozradio@ozisp.com.au

 

John Reid            Keith Community Radio   10-24-06
 

Thank you for sending on this C.D. This is to use the old "cliche " something totally different. It is an exciting cornucopia of world music, and cultural rhythms blended and fused together to produce a sound which is both melodic and exciting. Superbly played, arranged, and produced this recording is highly innovative and listenable, and conjures up vivid images of exotic and far away places. I would certainly like to hear other work by Jacques Pardo and his group of talented Musicians. Great rhythms. Best Wishes John Reid Keith Community Radio 102.8 FM Keith Banffshire SCOTLAND

 

 

Alex Pijnen            BRTO Radio   10-23-06

Fantastic Album. Great stuff for our Radio Station.