Nadah El Shazly's production is perfectly in tune with the strengths of her voice. Take "Eid" for example, where the Egyptian musician loops and shifts a revolving sample of woodwinds to conjure a surreal ambiance. She is patient with words and sings in a soothing register as Sarah Pagé's graceful harp playing adds a brighter dimension of beauty to the tune. The harp shows up on various tracks of Laini Tani and has a key role in the excellent title track. The spacious "Laini Tani" begins in a spellbinding fashion with a duet of harp improvising around gorgeous vocal melodies. Eventually, the harp locks into a steady rhythm, and deep drums and bass drive to one of El Shazly's most entrancing choruses.
