On The Snake, Wildbirds and Peacedrums have delivered a bracing set of arty world pop electrified by Mariam Wallentin's bravura Laura Nyro-meets-Patti Smith emoting and husband Andreas Werliin's diverse, exotic percussion. It was filled with quirkiness that didn't grate—a rare feat. The more recent Rivers refines the duo's polyglot global music while encompassing what sound like ancient Latin hymns for that solemn, very old-school beauty, thanks to the 12-person Schola Cantorum Reykjavik Chamber Choir. W&P excel to a much greater extent live than they do on record, so prepare thyself for an engrossing spectacle. DAVE SEGAL