Tag: Top 15

Best New Global Music – January (#1416)Best New Global Music – January (#1416)

Hour 1 (artist – song – album):
Crossing – Diabatè / Martella / Schiavone – Ne Ma Lon – The Path Before Us
David Walters – Bon Voyage – Ti Love
Kunbe – Yayoroba – Fanga
Lamia Yared & Efren Lopez – Asbe Sangi – From Minho To Euphrates
Gangbé Brass Band – Ayé (feat. Angelique Kidjo) – FROM OUIDAH TO ANOTHER WORLD
WÖR & Kongero – Var är du? (Live) – Songbooks (Live)
Tuuletar – Etsimme toisesta itseämme (We seek ourselves in each other) – Maammo (Mother Earth)
Ylja (Iceland) – Hafsson – Nordic Nights by Putumayo
Hami Hamoo – Je ne fais que penser à toi – Siya
Ragna – Uventet bryllupsgæst – Ragna
Adir Jan – Leyla (Bonustrack) – Al Mast
ShAIkh Kev – O Malhão Malhão – Raízes Reimaginadas
Nusantara Beat – Kalangkang – Nusantara Beat
Yeko – Yalla – Miwe

Hour 2:
Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble – El Gafla Orchestra – L’Odyssée de Nour
Cumali Bulduk – Kanadının Altına – Bana Seni Gerek Seni
Jocelyn Mienniel – Takamba – Jocelyn Mienniel & Les Instruments Migrateurs
Mariama & Vieux – Karandirla – Ntèry
Teija Niku – Eteenpäin – Tovi
Rafael Carvalho – No Trilho – A Teia da Viola
Malvariche – Canto de Alabanza – Te Canto las 40
Teff – Suerte – Caribbean Cruise by Putumayo
Modern Sound Quartet – Oscar Rocchi – Mais – Italian Library Breaks
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS) – A Mmera A Lecce – Il Mito
Suna Alan – Ez Dilerzim – Ez Dilerzim (Live Session) – Single
Kaveh Mahmudiyan – Baran – Between Hands
Rosalia de Souza – Teco Teco – Rosàlia De Souza Quarteto 55°
Jérémy Rollando, Jean Luc Astemoy, Emmanuel Forster & Pascal Rollando – Desert bleu (feat. Guillaume Lopez) – ZEF
291out – Rekawa – CHENNÀPULE (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from the Movie “Kwara – Una Storia d’amore e pallone”)

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Top 15 World Music Albums, January 2026Top 15 World Music Albums, January 2026

(Rank – artist – album – label)

  1. CROSSING (Diabaté/ Martella/ Schiavone) – The Path Before Us – Circular Music Records
  2. Hami Hamoo – Siya – Accords Croisés / Pias
  3. Adir Jan – Al Mast – Trikont – Unsere Stimme – Verlags GmbH
  4. Tuuletar – Maammo – Nordic Notes
  5. Nusantara Beat – Nusantara Beat – Glitterbeat Records
  6. Yeko – Miwe – Back2Bam Production
  7. Gangbé Brass Band – From Ouidah To Another World – Salt’n Ginger
  8. Ragna – Ragna – GO Danish Folk Music
  9. Lakhdar Nahou Ensemble – L’Odyssée de Noūr – Lakhdar Nahou Ensemble
  10. Kunbe – Fanga – Adjololo Records
  11. David Walters – Ti Love – Heavenly Sweetness
  12. Cumali Bulduk – Bana Seni Gerek Seni – Saz Ground Music
  13. Mariama & Vieux – Ntèry – Korafola production
  14. Lamia Yared & Efrén Lopez – From Minho to Euphrates – Worlds Within Worlds
  15. V.A. – Caribbean Cruise – Putumayo

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Top 15 World Music Albums, December 2025Top 15 World Music Albums, December 2025

(Rank – Artist – Album – Label):

  1. Adir Jan – Al Mast – Trikont – Unsere Stimme – Verlags GmbH
  2. Nusantara Beat – Nusantara Beat – Glitterbeat Records
  3. Roël Calister – The Work of Songs – AudioMaze / Jiga Musica
  4. Wesli – Makaya – WUP
  5. Either/Orchestra & Ethiopian Guests – Ethiopiques 32: Nalbandian The Ethiopian – Heavenly Sweetness
  6. Outlet Drift – Masonolay i Cepo’ – WIND MUSIC International Corporation
  7. Noura Mint Seymali – Yenbett – Glitterbeat Records
  8. Sarakina – Suspended in the Mist – Amadeus / SARAKINA
  9. Gangbé Brass Band – From Ouidah To Another World – Salt’n Ginger
  10. Sahad – African West Station – Stereo Africa 432
  11. WaCharie & Shamwari DzeRwendo Band – Mazwienzara – WaCharie & Shamwari DzeRwendo Band
  12. Ceuzany – No Txal te li – Harmonia
  13. Muamma – Dereboyu Kavaklar – AudioMaze
  14. The Klezmatics – Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah Remastered and Extended – The Klezmatics
  15. Laura Camacho Tango Project – Todo Tiempo Pasado – Laura Camacho Tango Project

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Top 15 World Music Albums, November 2025Top 15 World Music Albums, November 2025

  1. Noura Mint Seymali – Yenbett – Glitterbeat Records
  2. Loko Gasy – Mifankatiava – AudioMaze
  3. Tribeqa – Sumu – Underdog
  4. Nusantara Beat – Nusantara Beat – Glitterbeat Records
  5. ‘O Rom – Radio Rom – Phototype Records
  6. Antibalas – Hourglass – Daptone
  7. Guitari Baro – Guitari Baro – Chrysalis Global
  8. Nancy Vieira & Fred Martins – Esperança – Galileo Music
  9. Bonbon Vodou – Épopée Métèque – Heavenly Sweetness
  10. La Cumbia Chicharra – Quinto Mundo – Music Box Publishing
  11. Mehrnam Rastegari – Dislocated Pulse – Merhnam Rastegari
  12. Senduki – Strania – AlfaMusic
  13. Suntou Susso – Jaliya Silokang – The Path of a Griot – Independent
  14. Gilmar Gomes – 11:11 – Music Avenue
  15. Syran Mbenza – Rumba Africa – Hysa Productions

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The Best New Global Music (#1403)The Best New Global Music (#1403)

Hour 1 (artist – song – album):
‘o Rom – Branko e la guerra (feat. Carolina Franco) – Radio Rom
Guitari Baro – Kolonkan – Guitari Baro
Burhan Öçal & Jamaaladeen Tacuma – Kısmet (feat. The Trakya All Stars) – Kısmet (feat. The Trakya All Stars) – Single
Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L – Kaksi kynttilää (Two Candles) – Oli kerran ryytimaassa… (Once upon a time there was a village…)
Afrodream – Ma mère – Guiss Guiss
Amira Kheir – Rabie Aljamal (Spring of Wonder) – Black Diamonds
Meklit – Ambassel – A Piece of Infinity
Loko Gasy – Anjara – Mifankatiava
Zhenya Wind – Kolyadka – The Earth Is Moving
Meral Polat – Çenek – Meydan
L’Antidote – Dates, Figs and Nuts (feat. Bijan Chemirani, Redi Hasa & Rami Khalife) – L’Antidote (feat. Bijan Chemirani, Redi Hasa & Rami Khalife)
Tania Saleh – Hashara – Fragile
Kiala & Afroblaster – Mokili – One Race (Tribute To Hilaire Penda)

Hour 2:
Cheikh Lô – Baba Moussa BP 120 – Maame
Doudou Nganga – Congo Kinshasa – Tokororo
Saha Gnawa – Baba Mimoun (feat. Gilad Hekselman) – Saha Gnawa
Ravi Kulur & Barry Phillips – Raghu – Breath & Bow
Sharif & the Nomads – Ghasedak – Persian Jazz Rock
Melodic Intersect – Calcutta Funk (feat. Enayet Hossain, Hidayat Khan & Greg Hatza) – Beyond Borders (feat. Enayet Hossain, Greg Hatza & Hidayat Khan)
Sonny Singh & Qais Essar – Pavan Guru – Sangat
RAIA – Dakar Bamako – Uádi
Davide Ambrogio – III Sordi – Mater Nullius
Bill Brennan & Andy McNeill – Three Paths – Dreaming in Gamelan
Divanhana – Rijekama – Radio Sevdah
Lívia Mattos – História de uma Cabeça – Verve
Murmurosi – Liuli – Svitanok (Ukrainian Folk Reinvented)
Putumayo & Boogát – E.P.N.S.L.S. – Latin Chill by Putumayo
Le Vent du Nord – Le Pari de Jeanne – Voisinages

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Top 15 World Music Albums, October 2025Top 15 World Music Albums, October 2025

  1. ‘O Rom – Radio Rom – Phototype Records
  2. Afrodream – Guiss Guiss – Rubik Music
  3. Meklit – Piece of Infinity – Smithsonian Folkways
  4. Guitari Baro – Guitari Baro – Chrysalis Global
  5. Meral Polat – Meydan – W.E.R.F. Records
  6. Loko Gasy – Mifankatiava – AudioMaze
  7. Cheikh Lo – Maame – World Circuit
  8. Tania Saleh – Fragile – Tantune
  9. Kiala & Afroblaster – One Race ‘A Tribute to Hilaire Penda’ – Tangential Music
  10. Saha Gnawa – Saha Gnawa – Pique-Nique Recordings
  11. Zhenya Wind – The Earth Is Moving – Zhenya Wind
  12. Ravi Kulur & Barry Phillips – Breath & Bow – Ravi Kulur & Barry Phillips
  13. Burhan Öçal, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, The Trakya All Stars – Trakya Funk – Gülbaba Records & Omni Sound
  14. Amira Kheir – Black Diamonds – Stern’s
  15. L’Antidote – L’Antidote – Ponderosa Music

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New Global Music (#1398)New Global Music (#1398)

Hour 1 (artist – song – album):
Yasak Helva – Kafalar Yeşil – Atamba
Balkan Taksim – Felinar – Acide Balkanique
Luisa Briguglio – Il Cacciatore – Truvatura
Justin Gray & Synthesis – River’s Edge – Immersed
Radio Tarifa – LA NIÑA DEL ALMENDRO VIEJO – La Noche
Ricardo Vignini – Polyando – Cristalino
Rumbo Tumba – De pecho al fuego – Cordillera Latiendo
Luc Moindranzé Karioudja – Yéba – Mon Balo
Loko Gasy – Vonjeo – Mifankatiava
Sidsel Walstad & Ibou Cissokho – Konkoo Ba – Tamoo
Mahotella Queens – Uyeke Amanga (Stop Your Lies) – Buya Buya: Come Back
Habib Koité, Aly Keita & Lamine Cissokho – Benkan (feat. Mama Koné) [Live] – Mandé Sila Live @ Levon Helm Studios
Eljuri – Fuerza – Así es el Mundo
Lengaïa Salsa Brava – Aco Aco (feat. Dj Ricky Campanelli) – Estética de un rumbero

Hour 2:
Rão Kyao (Portugal) – Misericórdia – Instrumental Odyssey by Putumayo
Vangelis Vrachnos – Metamorfosis (feat. Thomas Meleteas, James Wylie & George Klountzos) – Astrografia (feat. Thomas Meleteas, James Wylie & George Klountzos)
Anna Sato & Toshiyuki Sasaki – Santoyorojima – LIFE GOES ON
El Nido – Lo que siento ☼ – LA CONSTANCIA
Gidiki – Stixoi sto xoma – PLANINATA
Nadir Ben – BUTTERFLY (FARACHA) – Maturity
Cheikh Lô – Nilelefe – Maame
Alaa Zouiten – Purpur Kora (rumba) (feat. Rhani Krija) – AFICIONADO (Flamenco Moro)
La Chooma – Cookie Crumble Cumbia – Local Spirits
‘o Rom – Tutti Frutti – Radio Rom
Kyle Carey – Nach Muladach, Muladach Duine Leis Fhein – The Last Bough
Woodlands Bäckafall – Hanter dro – Traditional Colours
Ahmed Mukhtar, Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde & Demi Garcia Sabat – Caravan – Al-hambra
Adrian Quesada – Tu Poder – Boleros Psicodélicos II

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Top 15 World Music Albums, September 2025Top 15 World Music Albums, September 2025

(artist – album – label)

  1. Cheikh Lo – Maame – World Circuit
  2. Mandé Sila – Live @ Levon Helm – Contre-Jour
  3. Eljuri – Asi es el Mundo – Manovill Records
  4. Rumbo Tumba – Cordillera Latiendo – Rumbo Tumba
  5. Balkan Taksim – Acide Balkanique – Buda Musique
  6. ‘O Rom – Radio Rom – Phototype Records
  7. Sidsel Walstad & Ibou Cissokho – Tamoo – Global Sonics
  8. Vangelis Vrachnos Quartet – Astrografia – PKmusik
  9. Radio Tarifa – La Noche – Buda Musique
  10. Loko Gasy – Mifankatiava – AudioMaze
  11. Mahotella Queens – Buya Buya: Come Back – Umsakazo Records
  12. Nadir Ben – Maturity – Joussour
  13. Anna Sato × Toshiyuki Sasaki – Life Goes On – Primitive Voice
  14. Yasak Helva – Atamba – Gülbaba Records
  15. Lengaïa Salsa Brava – Estética de un Rumbero – Lulaworld Records

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New Global Sounds (#1394)New Global Sounds (#1394)

Hour 1 (artist – song – album):
Yasak Helva – At Arabası – Atamba
Yaniss Odua – Ghetto – Mon frère
Maëla Raoult – Nick & Raff’s towing – The Hen House
Ahmed Mukhtar, Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde & Demi Garcia Sabat – Al – Hambra – Al – Hambra (feat. Demi Garcia Sabat)
Mádé Kuti – Oya – Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?
Peyoti for President – Palestinian Children – Your Comfort Zone
Habib Koité, Aly Keita & Lamine Cissokho – Benkan (feat. Mama Koné) [Live] – Mandé Sila Live @ Levon Helm Studios
Congadar – Senhor Xaxará – Aprendi Com Meus Antepassados
Chettini and the Turkish Trio – Cobra Shake – Oriental Soul
Lindal – Calús – Gris Cenre – EP
Les Collectif Tango Negro Caceres – Tocá Tango – Tribute to Juan Carlos Cáceres
ODUCHU – Dugay Guys – Nostalgia
Africa Express – Dorhan Oullhin (What the Heart Desires) [feat. Imarhan & Damon Albarn] – Africa Express Presents… Bahidorá
Kanazoé Orkestra – Dabara – Balabeatz
Bim Bam Orchestra – Kidege – Wadoo Island

Hour 2:
Putumayo & Rocky Dawuni – Shine a Light – World Beach Party by Putumayo
Nizar Rohana Trio, Tony Overwater, Nizar Rohana & Ruven Ruppik – Maria – The Mco Session – EP
Holly Holden – Leona – al andar
Payadora Tango Ensemble – Gaucho de las Pampas – Legend of Carau
Désiré François & CASSIYA – Fam – Nou Zistwar / Back in the Days
Adrian Quesada – Bravo – Boleros Psicodélicos II
Igor Bozanic – Snijeg pade na behar, na voće (Snow fell on the flowers, on the fruit) – Žega
Nasibo Mutize – Stop Over – Stop Over – EP
Ekowmania & The Rhythmers – Rasta Fo – Ekowmania & The Rhythmers – EP
Althea SullyCole – Edou (excerpt) – Due West
Maria Mazzotta – Canto e sogno (feat. Volker Goetze) – Onde
Haris Pilton – TROUBLE, TROUBLE, RAKIJA (feat. The Balkan Voodoo Orchestra) – Soon In Your Village (feat. The Balkan Voodoo Orchestra)
Mahotella Queens – Mpho Ke Lehlohonolo (Take Care Of Your Gift) – Buya Buya: Come Back

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Top 15 World Music Albums, August 2025Top 15 World Music Albums, August 2025

(Artist – Album – Label)
1. Mandé Sila Featuring Habib Koite, Aly Keïta & Lamine Cissokho – Mandé Sila Live @ Levon Helm – Contre Jour
2. Yasak Helva – Atamba – Gülbaba Records
3. Kanazoé Orkestra – Balabeatz – Antipodes Music
4. Peyoti for President – Your Comfort Zone – Sordid Soup records
5. Mahotella Queens – Buya Buya: Come Back – Umsakazo Records
6. Mandé Sila – Live @ Levon Helm – Contre-Jour
7. Africa Express – Africa Express Presents…Bahidorá – World Circuit Records
8. Igor Božanić – Žega – POP Depression
9. Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocarlia – The Devil Rides Again – Asphalt Tango Records
10. Desiré Francois & Cassiya – Back in the Days – Desiré Francois Production
11. Les Collectif Tango Negro Ensemble – Tribute to Juan Carlos Caceres – Felmay
12. Alune Wade · New African Orleans · Enja / Yellowbird
13. Haris Pilton & The Balkan Voodoo Orchestra – Soon in Your Village – Asphalt Tango Records
14. Maëla Raoult – The Hen House – Azkaban Records
15. Althea SullyCole – Due West – Chaco World Music

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