A jewel among Abade Al Johar’s beloved Jalsah Tarab sessions, the 2010 edition sees him merge Saudi and Western ingredients in sweeping contemporary confections. Al Johar’s own compositions deliver several standout moments here: On love confessional “Khalil Ahobak”, snaking synths adorn the artist’s emotionally raw vocals. “Dagaig” invites a soulful, comforting chorus of voices to accompany the oud expert’s unquenchable yearning, while “Legah” starts off as a rolling, misty-eyed meditation that soon picks up pace, before bidding the session a startling staccato farewell.