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Alkibar Gignor : La Paix

Malian garage-rock group Alkibar Gignor deliver gloriously rough album.
Brownout : Oozy

Latin-Funk group Brownout get down with some seriously laid-back swagger.
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: Radio Salone

Sixteen great new tracks from Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars.
Funk Ark : High Noon

Group from DC brings the Afrobeat fire.
, Amadou et Mariam: Folila

Amadou and Mariam continue their foray into fusing their Malian styles with the sounds of western artists.
Nneka: Soul Is Heavy

Nigerian-German soulstress channels her inner neo-soul star on her latest release
Sauti Sol: Sol Filosofia

Kenyan, Afro-fusion outfit Sauti Sol continue their exploration of all things "pop."
KG Omulo: Ayah Ye!: Moving Train

A synergy of funk, rock, reggae and traditional African sounds from this inventive, young singer/songwriter.
Various Artists: Chief Boima Presents: Lone Stars - Hipco and Gbema
Various Artists: The Kankobela of the Batonga, Vol. 2

Mysterious melodies from a disappearing thumb piano tradition of Southern Africa.
Kiran Ahluwalia: Aam Zameen: Common Ground

Indo-Canadian Songwriter Combines Folk Poetry with African Rock, Jazz and more
M.anifest: Immigrant Chronicles: Coming to America
Sona Jobarteh: FASIYA

West African female kora virtuoso releases an album full of grace, warmth, and passion.
Sia Tolno: My Life

Kissi singer releases a strong second album full of pop-infused star power over songs of strife and triumph.

Youssou N'DourSuper Etoile Set Virgin, 1990