"Bombino teams up with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys to further cement his status as not just a rising star of "world" music, but also a guitar hero for the 21st Century with a global audience ... While still rooted in the traditions - old and new - of Mali's particular take on the blues, Nomad also stakes itself a place alongside the likes of the Black Keys, Hendrix and, generally, the Western rock canon. Auerbach lends not just celebrity kudos but also a wall-of-sound style of production. Opening track Amidinine sets a tone. You're still knee-deep in Saharan riffs but there is also, in no short supply, an organ-fuelled glam that's got Black Keys written all over it. Likewise on Niamey Jam we are reminded of the Doors and the heyday of psychedelic rock ... A big step forward for Bombino and a great record".