Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

Popular Caledonian band I NU has made a triumphant return with their new album "Ono Roots" (meaning "coconut roots" in the Lifou language). Marianne and Hnawejë, the duo behind I NU, have been harmonizing together for nearly two decades, creating a musical partnership that's as strong as their passion for diverse musical styles. The band thrives on collaboration, both in the studio and during live performances....