"On Best of Agricantus, the Italian electro-folkies do a highwire act over Mediterranean folk streams and pumping rhythm loops, trawling fragments of African and Middle Eastern sound in their wake. This tight, chant-groove brew takes them into Deep Forest territory, but they're applying modernism to roots rather than appropriating exotica."

"RollingStone" (Australia)

"Always on the move, Agricantus' caravan abandons the sand of the desert and follows the compass Eastwards, towards the mountains of Tibet. Two CDs, the first one with a more spiritual and trance slant, the second more 'physical', two sides of a soul diary which is nourishing right up to the last page. They have never been so intense. A masterpiece."

Massimo Cotto - "Max"

"...we can't help noticing how this constant research into sounds from the
melting pot of peoples and traditions manages every time to take the
Sicilian band a step higher on the scale of cultural/sound values. In the
case of 'Ethnosphere' we move towards the Orient and its sprirituality,
whereas the second CD takes the band back to a more earthly, but
nevertheless equally fascinating dimension."

L.L. - "Il Giornale di Sicilia"

"Bouncing out of Palermo, in the south of Italy, Agricantus roll out a few of the highlights from ten years' worth of albums on their first U.S. release. Their name means "song of the wheat fields" in Latin, and Agricantus are down-to-earth, cultivating sounds from their native land, plus North Africa and the Middle East. While the songs are ethnic and folk-oriented. Agricantus also use programming, samples and loops. Best of Agricantus includes a Sicilian song of desire, a lullaby, a tale of a lost city and tune of gratitude..."

Stacy Mein - "Rhythm"

"...The album, a combination of Agricantus' best work from several previous records, has a distinctive international flavor, as well as definite dance appeal. From the opening track "Com'u ventu" a song from the Tuareg people of the central and western Sahara to "Disiu", which is Sicilian for desire and the melodic "Amatevi", inspired by a Berber lullaby, the songs keep you moving and guessing as to their meanings which are only briefly outlined in the cover. While mildly  reminiscent of dance sensation Deep Forest, who attempted to meld pygmy vocals with electronic instruments, Agricantus possesses a decidely more authentic sound from a larger variety of cultures. The songs on this album alone herald from Germany, Hungary, Albania and several north African traditions..."

Beth Rose Middleton - "The California Aggie"

"Fans of world music will find Best of Agricantus hard to classify but featuring an excellent use of cross-cultural world music intonations. The vocal and instrumental traditions of Africa and the Middle East come together in this superb collection of hybrid musical sounds which feature a strong dance beat and excellent singing. Best of Agricantus is a strong example of blended world music which uses roots traditions to produce a new multicultural style."

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