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Tchamantche

Rokia Traoré  |  Nonesuch Records, 2008  |  Mali

The much celebrated Malian singer, songwriter, and musician Rokia Traoré has received global praise for her fourth and latest album, Tchamantche. Here, her voice beautifully bears lyrics in French, English, and Bambara, a Malian language. Read More »

Morabeza

Maria de Barros  |  Sheer Sound, 2009  |  Cape Verde

An exploration of time, space, and style, Maria de Barros’ newest album combines Cape Verdean traditional Morna and Coladeira beats with a rich frappé of global rhythm and melody. Read More »

The Beauty and the Sea

Mor Karbasi  |  Mintaka Music, 2008  |  Israel/UK

Mor Karbasi’s debut album, The Beauty and the Sea, is a brave new contribution to Sephardic music. Here, Karbasi, an Israeli-born descendent of Moroccan and Persian Jews, now based in London, performs traditional Ladino songs and her own Ladino-inspired compositions. Read More »

Middle Cyclone

Neko Case  |  Anti Records, 2009  |  USA

Neko Case is an awesome force to be reckoned with, disarming us completely with her fifth studio album, Middle Cyclone. In a clear, husky voice she moves through alternative country and gospel vibes sung with gripping, often comical, lyrics about life and love, especially. Read More »

Katan

Katan  |  Twelvetones Records, 2007  |  Hungary

Hungarian rhythms get a modern makeover in duo Kata Horváti and Anikó Papp’s debut album, Katan. Read More »

All I Intended to Be

Emmylou Harris  |  Nonesuch Records, 2008  |  USA

Recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Emmylou Harris has won 12 Grammy Awards for her extensive discography. Read More »

Alive

Sa Dingding  |  Wrasse Records, 2008  |  China

With the release of her newest album, Alive, Chinese-Mongolian singer, songwriter, and producer Sa Dingding emerges as an arresting voice in today’s China. Read More »

Pop-Up

Yelle  |  Caroline, 2007  |  France

Yelle—the Julie Budet-fronted pop group, known for its catchy compositions and bright, colorful attire—is sweeping across Europe. Read More »

Songs Of An Other

Savina Yannatou, Primavera en Salonico  |  ECM Records, 2008  |  Greece

Renowned Greek singer Savina Yannatou and Primavera en Salonico raise their talents and improvisational techniques to new heights in their third album, Songs of an Other. Read More »

Umalali

Garifuna Women’s Project  |  Cumbancha, 2008  |  Belize/Guatemala/Honduras/Nicaragua

Recorded in a hut on the coast of Belize and later remastered, this collection of traditional folk songs from Latin American coastal communities is a mix of African-inspired rhythms and melodic, husky Read More »

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