Top 10 World Music Albums – February 2014

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Top 10 World Music Albums – February  2014

1. Nistha Raj: Exit 1
2. Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocarlia: Devil’s Tale
   
3. Mamani Keita: Kanou
4. Shanren: Left Foot Dance of the Yi
   
5. Gina Chavez: up.rooted
6. Lala Njava: Malagasy Blues Song
7. Violons Barbares: Saulem Ai
8. Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate: Faya
9. Angelique Kidjo: Eve
10. Bossacucanova: Our Kind of Bossa
    

 This month's chart (the first of 2014, due to complications in January!) includes lots of new names, starting with Nistha Raj and her new take on Hindustani music, a take which includes human beatboxing. Yes, you read that right. You'll also find music from China, West Africa, Madagascar, Brazil, and a wonderful Roma-flavored combo of guitar and bras from Adrian Raso and Fanfare Ciocarlia. Explore, listen, enjoy!

Spin the Globe’s monthly Top 10 is a somewhat subjective ranking of recent “world music” (sometimes including Latin, Native American, & reggae) album releases, based on on-air spins, listener response, and our own eclectic tastes. To have your album considered for airplay and charting, submit it to Spin the Globe – see contact page.