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Idrîsî Ensemble Blends Medieval Music with Modern Voices

2/27/2026

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Idrîsî Ensemble, a London-based group founded by Thomas Fournil in 2016, challenges stereotypes in medieval music by blending Corsican and modern influences.
The ensemble features mixed voices and emphasizes female perspectives inspired by 12th-century Occitan troubadours.
Their latest release, Dieus Sal la Terra, expresses solidarity with people fighting to stay on their land.
The Womack Sisters deliver a vintage soul ballad, while other artists explore diverse styles in recent releases.

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Story summary

Idrîsî Ensemble, a London-based group founded by Thomas Fournil in 2016, challenges stereotypes in medieval music by blending Corsican and modern influences.
The ensemble features mixed voices and emphasizes female perspectives inspired by 12th-century Occitan troubadours.
Their latest release, Dieus Sal la Terra, expresses solidarity with people fighting to stay on their land.
The Womack Sisters deliver a vintage soul ballad, while other artists explore diverse styles in recent releases.