Album Releases by Genre
| Mapambazuko by Ale Hop & Titi Bakorta January 24, 2025 The debut full-length collaboration between Peruvian multi-instrumentalist Ale Hop and Congolese guitarist Titi Bakorta was recorded in Kampala, Uganda. |
| Nigeria 70: No Wahala (Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987) by Various Artists March 29, 2019 The first installment in Strut's "Nigeria 70" series of compilations in eight years features a dozen Nigerian tracks from the 1970s and '80s, curated by collector Duncan Brooker. |
| One People One World by Femi Kuti February 23, 2018 The 10th full-length release for the saxophonist (and oldest son of Afrobeat artist Fele Kuti) was recorded mainly in Lagos with his band Positive Force. |
| Live At Carnegie Hall by Caetano Veloso/David Byrne March 13, 2012 This is a live recording from a 2004 concert at Carnegie Hall featuring Caetano Veloso and David Byrne. |
| San Patricio by The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder March 9, 2010 The concept album about a group of Irish US soldiers who deserted to join the Mexican army during the Mexican-American War was an idea by The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney and co-producer Ry Cooder. |
| Ali & Toumani by Ali Farka Toure And Toumani Diabate February 23, 2010 Recorded in 2005, this is the second album from Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate, who won a Grammy for their previous effort together. Ali Farka Toure passed away from cancer in 2006. |
| The Best Of The Black President [Reissue] by Fela Kuti October 26, 2009 The two-disc reissue of the compilation album of some of the most popular songs from the father of Afrobeat is the first of a planned reissue of the Nigerian musician's 45 albums. |
| Light A Candle by Forro In The Dark October 13, 2009 The New York-based group of Brazilians release its second full-length album of music based on the native forro style. |
| Warm Heart Of Africa by The Very Best October 6, 2009 The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig. |
| Fool's Gold by Fool's Gold September 29, 2009 The Los Angeles-based group led by Luke Top and Lewis Pesacov (and featuring 10 other musicians from such bands as We Are Scientists, the Fall, and Foreign Born) blend African music with indie rock on its debut album. |
| Haih...Or Amortecedor by Os Mutantes September 8, 2009 This is the first album of new material in more than 35 years for the Brazilian group. |
| Television by Baaba Maal August 25, 2009 The latest album for the Senegalese musician was produced with Barry Reynolds. |
| Imidiwan: Companions by Tinariwen June 29, 2009 This is the fourth album for the African band. |
| Espoi by Hermas Zopoula May 19, 2009 The debut album on Ashmatic Kitty for the African artist, who sings in four languages on the 2-disc set. |
| Welcome To Mali by Amadou & Mariam March 24, 2009 The African duo met at a school for the blind and have since written a song for the 2006 World Cup and their latest album features production by Damon Albarn. |
| Thank You Very Quickly by Extra Golden March 10, 2009 The third album for the band that includes members from Kenya and the United States. |
| Day By Day by Femi Kuti November 18, 2008 The son of Afobeat legend Fela Kuti releases his latest album which features more piano and trumpet. |
| In A Town Called Addis by Dub Colossus October 7, 2008 Trans-Global Underground's Nick Page gathered a group of Ethiopian musicians to record this album that mixes African and dub reggae music. |
| In The 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into A Swimming Fish And Ate The Head Of His Enemy By Magic by Kasai Allstars July 15, 2008 The latest album for the supergroup of 25 musicians from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features both traditional and contemporary instruments. |
| Hera Ma Nono by Extra Golden October 9, 2007 This is the sophomore album for the Kenyan and American group. |
| La Radiolina by Manu Chao September 4, 2007 After six years, Manu Chao releases his fourth studio album in the U.S. |
| 5:55 by Charlotte Gainsbourg April 24, 2007 Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand. |
| Security by Antibalas March 6, 2007 Tortoise's John McEntire produced this fourth album for the New York-based Afrobeat outfit. |
| Vieux Farka Toure by Vieux Farka Touré February 13, 2007 This is the debut album for the son of the late Mali musician Ali Farka Toure. |
| Ce by Caetano Veloso January 23, 2007 The Brazilian superstar takes a stab at rock, backed by a much younger band and co-production by his son, Moreno. |
| Savane by Ali Farka Toure July 25, 2006 'Savane' is the final album from the acclaimed guitarist from Mali, who died in March 2006 after a three-decade recording career which found him injecting American blues into traditional African music. |
| Lunatico by Gotan Project April 11, 2006 A Frenchman, a Swiss and an Argentine walked into a band, and the result was the tango-tronica sound of Gotan Project, who return with a follow-up to their 2002 debut. |
| Estudando o Pagode by Tom Zé April 11, 2006 Experimental Brazilian artist Tom Ze, now nearing 70 years old, continues to challenge with this concept album about the struggles of women in a male-dominated world. |
| Congotronics 2: Buzz'N'Rumble From The Urb'N'Jungle by Various Artists February 21, 2006 Following on the heels of one of 2005's best-reviewed world music discs is this second installment in the Congotronics series of electronica-esque African music, this time featuring the work of Konono No. 1 plus six additional (but similar) artists from Kinshasa. |
| Timeless by Sergio Mendes February 14, 2006 The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more. |
| Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound by Various Artists February 13, 2006 This 19-song compiliation from the esteemed Soul Jazz label includes tracks by Os Mutantes, Tom Ze and Caetano Veloso. |
| Congotronics by Konono No. 1 September 27, 2005 The first installment of a series of "Congotronics" releases features seven tracks by 30-year old Kinshasa-based band Konono No. 1, whose unconventional, homemade amplification brings an almost experimental edge to traditional African trance music. |
| Chavez Ravine by Ry Cooder June 14, 2005 The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium. |
| Apropa't by Savath & Savalas January 27, 2004 Savath & Savalas is a side project from avant-garde hip-hop producer Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73) that here incorporates elements of post-rock, Latin pop and jazz rhythms, and other world music elements. Aiding him are drummer John Herndon (Tortoise) and vocalist Eva Muns. |
| Atlas by Kinky December 2, 2003 The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP. |
| The Intercontinentals by Bill Frisell April 15, 2003 On his latest release, Bill Frisell takes an international approach to American folk music, assembling a cosmopolitan group of musicians that includes Malian vocalist/percussionist Sidiki Camara, Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuaria, and Greece's Christos Govetas. |
| Long Walk Home: Music From The Rabbit-Proof Fence by Peter Gabriel June 18, 2002 Philip Noyce's period film about Austrialia's Aboriginal people, "Rabbit Proof Fence," serves as the inspiration for Peter Gabriel's return to recording for only the second time since 1992's 'Us.' Gabriel turns to Aboriginal music throughout the album, but don't expect any true "songs" from this work, which consists chiefly of longer, moody, instrumental pieces with a world music flavor. |
| Kinky by Kinky March 26, 2002 Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band). |







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