World A-List
The music of Asia (excluding Turkey and the Arabic lands, which means
fromeast),east), plus Australia, Pacific islands (e.g., Hawaii), and
Native Am
rica.
Dele Abiodun
- Adawa Super Sound [1985, Shanachie], A
Abyssinia Infinite
- w/Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw: Zion Roots [2003, Network], A
The Abyssinians
- Satta Massagana [1993, Heartbeat], A
- Tree of Satta: Volume 1 [19692003, Blood & Fire], A
King Sunny Ade (1946 )
- Sunny Ade & His Green Spot Band: The Master Guitarist Vol. 1 [1970, African Songs], A
- The Best of the Classic Years [196774, Shanachie], A+
- Gems From the Classic Years (19671974) [196774, Shanachie], A
- Eje Nlogba [1980, Sunny Alade], A
- The Message [1981, Sunny Alade], A
- Juju Music [1982, Mango], A
- Ajoo [1983, Sunny Alade/Makossa], A
- Synchro System [1983, Mango], A
- Synchro Series [198283, IndigeDisc], A
- Aura [1984, Mango], A
- Bábá Mo Túndé [20092010, Indigedisc, 2CD], A
África Negra
- Antologia Vol. 1 [198195, Bongo Joe], A
- Antologia Vol. 2 [197990, Bongo Joe], A
Africa Unite [1981 ]
- In Dub [2005, Echo Beach], A
African Head Charge
- Off the Beaten Track [1986, Anthology], A
Eric Agyeman
- Highlife Safari [1979, Sterns], A
Mahmoud Ahmed
- Éthiopiques, Vol. 19: Alèmyé [1974, Buda Musique], A
- Éthiopiques, Vol. 7: Erè Mèla Mèla [197578, Buda Musique], A
Sharhabil Ahmed (1935 )
- The King of Sudanese Jazz [(2020), Habibi Funk], A
Nancy Ajram (1983 )
- Nancy 8 [2014, In2musica], A
Al Bilali Soudan
- Tombouctou [2020, Clermont Music], A
Lillian Allen
- Revolutionary Tea Party [1986, Redwood], A
Tony Allen (19402020)
- w/Hugh Masekela: Rejoice [2010, World Circuit], A
Alostmen
Amadou and Mariam [1989 ]
- Dimanche à Bamako [2005, Nonesuch], A
- Welcome to Mali [2009, Because Music/Nonesuch], A
- Folila [2012, Nonesuch], A
Les Amazones d'Afrique
- République Amazone [2017, RealWorld], A
Les Amazones de Guinée
- Wamato [2008, Sterns Africa], A
Les Ambassadeurs
- Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako [197577, Sterns Africa, 2CD], A
Bob Andy (19442020)
- Bob Andy's Songbook [196668, Studio One], A
Antibalas
- Who Is This America? [2004, Ropeadope], A
- Antibalas [2012, Daptone], A
Khaira Arby (19592018)
- Live in New York 2010 [2010, Clermont Music], A
Ardecore
- Ardecore [2005, Il Manifesto], A
Joe Arroyo (19552011)
- La Noche [1999, World Music Network/Riverboat], A
Mulatu Astatke (1943 )
- Éthiopiques, Vol. 4: Ethio Jazz and Musique Instrumentale, 19691974 [196974, Buda Musique], A
- New York-Addis-London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 19651975 [196575, Strut], A
- Inspiration Information, Vol. 3 [2009, Strut], A
- Sketches of Ethiopia [2013, Jazz Village], A
Ata Kak
- Obaa Sima [1994, Awesome Tapes From Africa], A
Baba Zula
- Hayvan Gibi [2020, Night Dreamer/Gulbara], A
Issa Bagayogo
- Timbuktu [2002, Six Degrees], A
Daby Balde (1969 )
- Introducing Daby Balde [2005, World Music Network], A
Balimaya Project
- Wolo So [2021, Jazz Re:freshed], A
Sorry Bamba (1938 )
- Volume One 19701979 [197079, Thrill Jockey], A
Patricia Bastos (1970 )
- Voz Da Taba [2023, self-released], A
Waldemar Bastos (1954 )
- Pretaluz [1998, Luaka Bop], A
Batida
- Batida [2012, Soundway], A
Francis Bebey (19292001)
- African Electronic Music 19751982 [197582, Born Bad], A
M'Bilia Bel (1959 )
- Phénomene [1988, IMA], A
Gaby Lita Bembo
- w/Orchestra Stukas du Zaïre: Kita Mata ABC [197483, RetroAfric], A
Jorge Ben (1940 )
- Jorge Ben [1969, Philips], A
- Solta O Pavão [1975, Philips], A
- África Brasil [1976, Polygram], A
Chris Berry
- Chris Berry and the Bayaka of Yandoumbe: Listen . . . OKA! [2011, Oka Productions], A
Girma Bèyènè
- w/Akalé Wubé: Ethiopiques 30: "Mistakes On Purpose" [2017, Buda Musique], A
Bhundu Boys
- Tsvimbodzemoto [1986, Disque Afrique], A
- The Shed Sessions [198286, Sadza, 2 CD], A
Big Youth (1949 )
- Screaming Target [1972, Trojan/Sanctuary], A
- Natty Universal Dread [197378, Blood & Fire, 3 CD], A
- Progress [1979, Negusa Nagast], A
- A Reggae Collection [197380, Essex Entertainment], A
Black Stalin
- Roots, Rock, Soca [(1991), Rounder], A
Black Uhuru [1977 ]
- Red [1981, Island/Chronicles], A
- Anthem [1984, Mango], A+
- Liberation: The Island Anthology [198084, Mango, 2 CD], A
- The Best of Black Uhuru [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [197984, Island], A
Alpha Blondy (1953 )
- The Best of Alpha Blondy [198489, Shanachie], A
Bomba Estéreo [2009 ]
- Elegancia Tropical [2012, Soundway], A
Bombino (1980 )
- Agadez [2011, Cumbancha], A
Ken Boothe (1948 )
- A Man and His Hits [196684, Heartbeat], A
Bounaly
- Dimanche à Bamako [2023, Sahel Sounds], A
Henri Bowane
- Double Take Tala Kaka [1976, RetroAfric], A
Naftule Brandwein (18891963)
- King of the Klezmer Clarinet [192241, Rounder], A
Fimber Bravo
- Lunar Tredd [2021, Moshi Moshi], A
Goran Bregovic (1950 )
- Alkohol [2008, Wrasse], A
Cedric Im Brooks (1943 )
- Cedric Im Brooks and the Light of Saba [197476, Honest Jons], A
Carlinhos Brown
- Alfagamabetizado [1997, Capitol], A
Dennis Brown (195799)
- The Best of the Joe Gibbs Years [197283, Shanachie], A
Buena Vista Social Club [1997 ]
- Buena Vista Social Club [1997, World Circuit], A
Burkina Electric
- Paspanga [2009, Cantaloupe], A
Burning Spear [1975 ]
- Creation Rebel: The Original Classic Recordings From Studio One [196972, Heartbeat], A
- Marcus Garvey [1975, Mango], A
- Social Living [1978, Blood and Fire], A
- Social Living [197880, Island], A
- Harder Than the Best [197578, Mango], A
- Reggae Greats: Burning Spear [197578, Mango], A
- Chant Down Babylon [197591, Island, 2 CD], A
- The Best of Burning Spear {20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [197591, Island/Chroicles], A
Junior Byles (1948 )
- Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years [197074, Sanctuary/Trojan], A
Camila Cabello (1997 )
Cabruêra [2002 ]
- Proibido Cochilar: Sambas for Sleepless Nights [2003, Piranha], A
Cachao (19182008)
- Descargas Cubanas [1957, Panart], A
- Descargas: The Havana Sessions [195761, Yemaya, 2 CD], A
- Master Sessions Volume 1 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A
- Master Sessions Volume 2 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A
Calle 13 [2005 ]
- Entren Los Que Quieran [2010, Sony Music Latin], A
The Chantells [19771979]
- The Children of Jah [197779, Blood & Fire], A
Manu Chao (1961 )
- Clandestino [1998, Ark 21], A
- Proxima Estacion: Esperanza [2001, Virgin], A
- La Radiolina [2007, Nacional/Because], A
- Radio Bemba: Baionarena Live [2008, Nacional/Because, 2 CD], A
- Viva Tu [2024, Because Music], A
John Chibadura (195799)
- The Best of John Chibadura [(1986), Zimbabwe Music], A
Stella Chiweshe (1948 )
- Ambuya? [1987, Shanachie], A
Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band [2008 ]
- Chopteeth [2008, Grigri Discs], A
Victor Chukwu
- Akalaka / The Power [197779, BBE], A
Diali Cissokho
- w/Kaira Ba: Routes [2018, Twelve/Eight], A
Jimmy Cliff (1948 )
- The Harder They Come [1972, Mango], A
- The Harder They Come (Deluxe Edition) [196872, Hip-O/Island, 2 CD], A
Basil Coetzee (1919 )
- Sabenza [1987, Kijima], A
Colombiafrica The Mythic Orchestra
- Voodoo Love Inna Champeta-Land [2007, Riverboat], A
Conjunto Kubavana
- Rumba en el Patio [194447, Tumbao], A
Count Ossie (192676)
- w/Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Tales of Mozambique [1975, Dynamic Sounds], A
- w/The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Tales of Mozambique [197075, Soul Jazz], A
Coupé Cloué
- Maximum Compas from Haiti [1992, Earthworks], A
Creation Rebel
- Hostile Environment [2023, On-U Sound], A
Joe Cuba (19312009)
- Wanted Dead or Alive: Bang! Bang! and Push, Push, Push [1966, Fania], A
Julio Cueva (18971975)
- Desintegrando [194447, Tumbao], A
Culture [1977 ]
- Two Sevens Clash [1977, Shanachie], A+
- Two Sevens Clash (30th Anniversary Edition) [1977, Shanachie], A+
- Cumbolo [1979, Shanachie], A
Mestre Cupijó
- Siriá [197378, Analog Africa], A
Dadi (1952 )
- Bem Aqui [2009, Sunnyside], A
Ya Ntesa Dalienst and Le Maquisard
- Belalo [1991, Sonodisc], A
Lucrecia Dalt (1980 )
- ¡Ay! [2022, RVNG Intl], A
Dark City Sisters / Flying Jazz Queens
- Dark City Sisters and Flying Jazz Queens [1994, Earthworks], A
Desmond Dekker (1943 )
- Israelites: The Best of Desmond Dekker [196371, Sanctuary/Trojan], A
- Rockin' Steady: The Best of Desmond Dekker [196373, Rhino], A
Toumani Diabaté (19652024)
- Boulevard de l'Indépendence [2006, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A
Zani Diabaté (19492011)
- Zani Diabate and the Super Djata Band [1988, Mango], A
- Zani Diabaté and Les Héritiers: Tientalaw [2010, Sterns Africa], A
Kady Diarra
- Burkina Hakili [2021, Lamastrock], A
Djeli Moussa Diawara (1961 )
- Sobindo [1996, Celluloid], A
Diblo Dibala (1954 )
- w/Loketo: Super Soukous [1989, Shanachie], A
Manu Dibango (1934 )
- Soul Makossa [1972, Unidisc], A
Dieuf-Dieul de Thiès
- Aw Sa Yone Vol. 1 [1981, Teranga Beat], A
Henri Dikongué (1968 )
- C'est la Vie [1998, Tinder], A
Dillinger (1953 )
- CB 200 [1976, Mango], A
- The Ultimate Collection [197480, Hip-O/Island], A
Leonard Dillon (19422011)
- On the Road Again [1991, Heartbeat], A
Élage Diouf
- Melokaane [2015, Pump Up the World], A
DJ Black Low
- Uwami [2021, Awesome Tapes From Africa], A
DJ Finale
- Mille Morceau [2023, Nyege Nyege Tapes], A
DJ Maphorisa (1987 )
- w/Kabza De Small: Scorpion Kings [2019, Blaqboy], A
Fabiano do Nascimento (1983 )
- Dança Dos Tempos [2015, Now-Again], A
DonaZica
- Composição [2003, Tratore], A
Group Doueh [2007 ]
- Zayna Jumma [2011, Sublime Frequencies], A
- w/Cheveu: Dakhla Sahara Session [2017, Born Bad], A
Clint Eastwood
- w/General Saint: Two Bad D.J. [1981, Greensleeves], A
El Guincho (1983 )
- Alegranza [2008, XL], A
- Pop Negro [2009, Young Turks/XL], A
Maurice El Médioni
- w/Roberto Rodriguez: Descarga Oriental: The New York Sessions [2005, Piranha], A
Ersatzmusika
- Voice Letter [2007, Asphalt Tango], A
- Songs Unrecantable [2009, Asphalt Tango], A
Etoile De Dakar [19781982]
- Volume 1: Absa Gueye [1979, Sterns], A
- Volume 3: Lay Suma Lay [1981, Sterns], A
- Volume 4: Khaley Etoile [198182, Sterns], A
- Once Upon a Time in Senegal: The Birth of Mbalax 19791981 [197981, Sterns, 2 CD], A
Etran De L'Aïr
- No. 1 [2014, Sahel Sounds], A
- Agadez [2022, Sahel Sounds], A
Césaria Évora (19402011)
- Cabo Verde [1997, Nonesuch], A
- The Very Best of Césaria Évora [19912002, Bluebird], A
Eyuphuro
- Mama Mosambiki [1990, Real World], A
Chaba Fadela
- You Are Mine [1988, Mango], A
Mahmoud Fadl
- The Drummers of the Nile Go South [2001, Piranha], A
Fanfare Ciocarlia [1999 ]
- Queens and Kings [2007, Asphalt Tango], A
- 20 [19962016, Asphalt Tango], A
- It Wasn't Hard to Love You [2021, Asphalt Tango], A
Faudel
- Baïda [1997, Mondo Melodia], A
Irving Fields (1915 )
- Bagels and Bongos [1959, Reboot Stereophonic], A
Fokn Bois
- Fokn Wit Ewe [2012, Pidgen Music], A
Franco (193889)
- Originalité [195659, RetroAfric], A
- 1967 / 1968 [196768, Sonodisc], A
- Frano & O.K. Jazz: Franco Luambo Makiadi Presents Les Editions Populaires (19681970) [196870, Planet Ilunga], A
- 1971 / 1972: Likambo Ya Ngana [197172, Sonodisc], A
- 1972 / 1973 / 1974 [197274, Sonodisc], A
- Bomba Bomba, Mabe Mbongo (1977, 1978, 1979) [197779, Sonodisc], A
- Francophonic: A Retrospective, Vol. 1: 19531980 [195380, Sterns Africa, 2 CD], A+
- 1980 / 1981 [198081, Sonodisc], A
- w/Josky, Matalanza, T.P. OK Jazz: A Paris 1983 Missile [1983, Sonodisc], A
- w/Tabu Ley Rochereau: Omona Wapi [1984, Shanachie], A+
- The Rough Guide to Franco [195687, World Music Network], A
- w/Simaro, Joli Detta, Le T.P. O.K. Jazz: 1986 1987 1988 [198688, Sonodisc], A
- Franco: The Very Best of the Rumba Giant of Zaire [195687, Manteca], A+
- Francophonic Vol. 2 [198089, Sterns Africa, 2 CD], A+
Fulu Miziki
- Ngbaka EP [2021, Moshi Moshi, EP], A
- Lady Aicha and Pisco Crane's Original Fulu Miziki Band of Kinshasa: N'djila Wa Mudjimo [2022, Nyege Nyege Tapes], A
Fumaça Preta
- Fumaça Preta [2014, Soundway], A
Gambari Band
- Kokuma [2016, Membran Media], A
Gato Preto [2011 ]
Joe Gibbs (19452008)
- African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 3 [1978, Joe Gibbs Record Globe], A
Gigi (1974 )
- Gold and Wax [2006, Palm Pictures], A
Gilberto Gil (1942 )
- Gilberto Gil [Frevo Rasgado] [1968, Universal], A
- w/Jorge Ben: Gil E Jorge [1975, Verve], A
- Um Banda Um [1982, WEA Latina], A
- Soy Loco Por Ti America [1988, Braziloid], A
Bebel Gilberto (1966 )
- Tanto Tempo [2000, Six Degrees], A
Golem [2002 ]
- Fresh Off Boat [2006, JDub], A
- Tanz [2014, Discos Corason], A
Gonora Sounds
- Hard Times Never Kill [2022, The Vital Record], A
Eddy Grant (1948 )
- Walking on Sunshine [1979, Epic], A
- My Turn to Love You [1980, Epic], A
- Walking on Sunshine: The Very Best of Eddy Grant [(1989), Parlophone], A
The Green Arrows [19741979]
- 4-Track Recording Session [197479, Alula], A
Los Guanches
- The Corpse Went Dancing Rumba [1996, Corason], A
Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou (19232023)
- Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru [196370, Mississippi], A
- Éthiopiques 21: Ethiopia Song [196396, Buda Musique], A
Juan Luis Guerra
- Fogaraté [1994, Karen], A
Guiss Guiss Bou Bess
- Set Sela [2019, Helico], A
Rahmi Orüj Güvenç (19482017)
- Orüj Güvenç and Tümata: Ocean of Remembrance [1995, Interworld], A
- Orüj Güvenç and Tümata: Rivers of One [1997, Interworld], A
Sexteto y Septeto Habanero
- Las Raíces del Son: Grabaciones Completas 19251931 [192531, Tumbao, 4 CD], A
Hallelujah Chicken Run Band
- Take One [197479, Alula], A
Mariem Hassan (19582015)
- w/Vadiya Mint El Hanevi: Baila Sahara Baila [2015, Nubenegra], A
Hazmat Modine
- Bahamut [19992005, Barbès], A
Hermanos Gutiérrez
- El Bueno Y El Malo [2022, Easy Eye Sound], A
- Sonido Cósmico [2024, Easy Eye Sound], A
Joe Higgs (194099)
- Triumph [1985, Alligator], A
The Highlife Allstars
- Sankofa [2001, Network], A
Justin Hinds (19422005)
- Carry Go Bring Come: The Anthology [196372, Trojan, 2CD], A
- Justin Hinds & the Dominoes: Just in Time [1978, Mango], A
Winston Hussey
- The Girl I Adore [1983, Live & Learn], A
Gregory Isaacs (1951 )
- The Prime of Gregory Isaacs [197576, Music Club], A
- Best of Gregory Isaacs, Volumes One and Two [197781, Heartbeat], A
- More Gregory [1981, Island], A
- Ultimate Collection [197488, Hip-O], A
- Greatest Love Songs [197389, Hip-O/Island], A
- My Number One [(1990), Heartbeat], A
- All I Have Is Love: Anthology 19681995 [196895, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
Ive
- Ive Switch [2024, Starship Entertainment, EP], A
Jaubi
- Nafs at Peace [2021, Astigmatic], A
Antonio Carlos Jobim (192794)
- Wave [1967, A&M], A
- w/Elis Regina: Elis and Tom [1974, Verve], A
Linton Kwesi Johnson (1952 )
- Forces of Victory [1979, Mango], A
- Making History [1984, Mango], A+
- Tings An' Times [1991, Shanachie], A
- Live in Paris With the Dennis Bovell Dub Band [2003, Wrasse], A
Anthony Joseph (1966 )
- The Rich Are Only Defeated When Running for Their Lives [2021, Heavenly Sweetness], A
Joyce (1948 )
- w/Nana Vasconcelos, Mauricio Maestro: Visions of Dawn [1976, Far Out], A
Orlando Julius (1943 )
- w/The Heliocentrics: Jaiyede Afro, A
Hamad Kalkaba
- Hamad Kalkaba and the Golden Sounds 19741975 [197475, Analog Africa], A
Le Grand Kallé (193083)
- Merveilles du Passe: Volume 1 [195860, Sonodisc], A
- Le Grand Kalle et l'African Jazz (19661967) [196667, Sonodisc], A
- Le Grand Kallé: His Life, His Music [195383, Sterns Music, 2CD], A
Kanda Bongo Man (1955 )
- Amour Fou / Crazy Love [1987, Hannibal], A
Vieux Kanté (19742005)
- The Young Man's Harp [2005, Sterns], A
Karantamba
- Ndigal [1984, Teranga Beat], A
Ndala Kasheba
- Yellow Card [2002, Limitless Sky], A
Aly Keïta
- w/Jan Galega Brönnimann, Lucas Niggli: Kalo-Yele [2015, Intakt], A
- w/Jan Galega Brönnimann, Lucas Niggli: Kalan Teban [2019, Intakt], A
Mamani Keita
- w/Marc Minelli: Electro Bamako [2003, Palm], A
- Yelema [2005, No Format], A
Kékélé
- Kinavana [2006, Stern's Africa], A
Kel Assouf
- Black Tenere [2019, Glitterbeat], A
Khaled (1960 )
- w/Soufy Boutella: Kutché [1989, Intuition], A
- N'ssi N'ssi [1994, Mango], A
- Liberté [2009, Wrasse], A
Amjad Ali Khan (1945 )
- Moksha [2005, RealWorld], A
Badar Ali Khan (1964 )
- Lost In Qawwali [1997, Triloka], A
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (194897)
- The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: The Early Years, Volume 2 [198384, Narada, 2 CD], A
- Intoxicated Spirit [1996, Shanachie], A
- The Rough Guide to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan [(2002), World Music Network], A
Khevrisa
- European Klezmer Music [2000, Smithsonian/Folkways], A
Kakai Kilonzo (195487)
- Kakai Kilonzo & Les Kilimambogo Brothers: Buffalo Mountain [197585, No Wahala Sounds], A
The Klezmatics [1990 ]
- Possessed [1997, Xenophile], A
- Rise Up! Shteyt Oyf! [2002, Rounder], A
- Wonder Wheel: Lyrics by Woody Guthrie [2006, JMG], A
Oumar Konaté
- I Love You Inna [2018, Clermont Music], A
Konono No. 1
- Lubuaku [2003, Terp], A
- Congotronics [2004, Crammed Discs], A
- Live at Couleur Café [2007, Crammed Discs], A
- Assume Crash Position [2010, Crammed Discs], A
- w/Batida: Konono No. 1 Meets Batida [2016, Crammed Discs], A
Bassekou Kouyate (1966 )
- Jama Ko [2013, Out Here], A
- Ba Power [2015, Glitterbeat], A
- Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba: Miri [2019, OutHere], A
Ali Hassan Kuban (19292001)
- The Rough Guide to Ali Hassan Kuban [19892001, World Music Network], A
Fela Anikulapo Kuti (193897)
- Shakara / London Scene [197071, MCA], A
- Roforofo Fight / Fela Singles [197273, MCA], A
- Black Man's Cry [197375, Eurobond], A
- Confusion / Gentleman [197375, MCA], A
- Monkey Banana / Excuse O [1975, MCA], A
- Yellow Fever / Na Poi [197576, MCA], A
- Ikoyi Blindness / Kalakuta Show [1976, MCA], A
- J.J.D. / Unnecessary Begging [197677, MCA], A
- Zombie [1977, M.I.L. Multimedia], A
- Opposite People / Sorrow Tears and Blood [1977, MCA], A
- Shuffering and Shmiling / No Agreement [197778, MCA], A
- Zombie [197678, MCA], A
- Coffin for Head of State / Unknown Soldier [197980, MCA], A
- Original Sufferhead / I.T.T. [198081, MCA], A
- The Best Best of Fela Kuti [197289, MCA, 2 CD], A
- The Best of the Black President 2 [197192, Knitting Factory, 2CD], A
- w/Chief X-Cel: The Underground Spiritual Game [2004, Quannum Projects], A
Seun Anikulapo Kuti (1983 )
- Seun Kuti + Fela's Egypt 80 [2008, Disorient], A
- Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: Black Times [2018, Strut], A
La Cherga
- Fake No More [2008, Asphalt Tango], A
- Revolve [2011, Asphalt Tango], A
Ladysmith Black Mambazo [1984 ]
- Classic Tracks [197484, Shanachie], A
- Always With Us [2014, self-released], A
Mon Laferte (1983 )
- Seis [2021, Universal Music Mexico], A
- Autopoiética [2023, Universal Music Mexico], A
Lalalar
- Bi Cinnete Bakar [2022, Bongo Joe], A
Ricardo Lemvo (1957 )
- Isabella [2007, Mopiato Music], A
- La Rumba Soyo [2014, Cumbancha], A
Lotte Lenya (18981981)
- The Lotte Lenya Album [195557, Columbia], A
- Lenya Sings Weill: The American Theatre Songs [195566, Sony Classical], A
Pedro Lima (19442019)
- Maguidala [1985, Bongo Joe], A
Cheikh Lô (1955 )
- Né La Thiass [1996, World Circuit], A
Loketo
- Soukous Trouble [1990, Shanachie], A
Frank London
- Carnival Conspiracy [2005, Piranha], A
Orlando Cachaito Lopez (19332009)
- Cachaito [2001, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A
Lord Melody
- Precious Melodies [1994, Ice], A
Lord Kitchener (19222000)
- Klassic Kitchener, Volume One [(1993), Ice], A
- Klassic Kitchener, Volume Three [197091, Ice], A
Los de Abajo [1998 ]
- LDA V The Lunatics [2006, Real World], A
Gabi Lunca
- Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 5 [195678, Asphalt Tango], A
Baaba Maal (1953 )
- w/Mansour Seck: Djam Leelii [1989, Mango], A
- Live at Royal Festival Hall [1999, Palm Pictures], A
- Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) [2001, Palm Pictures], A
Macka-B
- Looks Are Deceiving [1988, RAS], A
- Natural Suntan [1990, RAS], A
Madalitso Band
- Musakayike [2022, Bongo Joe], A
Sho Madjozi
- Limpopo Champions League [2018, Flourish and Multiply], A
Mahlathini (193799)
- The Lion of Soweto [1987, Earthworks], A
- w/Mahotella Queens: Thokozile [1988, Earthworks], A
- w/Mahotella Queens: Paris-Soweto [1988, Polydor], A
- w/Mahotella Queens: Music Inferno: The Indestructible Beat Tour 198889 [198889, Umsakazo], A
Mahotella Queens
- Izibani Zomgqashiyo [1986, Shanachie], A
Samba Mapangala (1955 )
- w/Orchestra Virunga: Virunga Volcano [1990, Earthworks], A
- Ujumbe [2001, Earthworks], A
Thomas Mapfumo (1945 )
- The Chimurenga Singles [197680, Shanachie], A
- Ndangariro [1984, Carthage], A
- The Singles Collection [197786, Zimbob], A
- Spirits to Bite Our Ears: The Singles Collection 19771986 [197786, DBK], A
- Corruption [1989, Mango], A
- Chimurenga '98 [1998, Anonymous Web], A
Juçara Marçal (1962 )
- Delta Estácio Blues [2021, QTV Selo/Mais Um], A
Marcé et Tumpak [1984 ]
- The Best of Marcé et Tumpak [(1993), Sonodisc], A
Marcelo D2 (1967 )
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Boban Markovic
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Bob Marley (194581)
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Damian Marley
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Eugene Marlow
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Mbongwana Star
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Freddie McGregor (1956 )
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Kinito Méndez (1963 )
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Hailu Mergia (1946 )
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Meridian Brothers
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Ras Michael (1943 )
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Mighty Diamonds [1976 ]
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Mighty Sparrow (1935 )
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Mighty Terror
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Daniel Owino Misiani (19402006)
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Jackie Mittoo (194890)
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Mohammed "Jimmy" Mohammed
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Montparnasse Musique
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Moonchild Sanelly (1987 )
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Benny Moré (191963)
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Moreno and L'Orch First Moja-One (195593)
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Pablo Moses (1953 )
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Pamelo Mounk'a (194596)
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Tshala Muana (1959 )
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Wassim Mukdad
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Junior Murvin (19492013)
- Police and Thieves [1977, Island], A
Mutabaruka
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Janka Nabay (19642018)
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Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro [1927 ]
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Thiago Nassif
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Native Soul
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Youssou N'Dour (1959 )
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Shiyani Ngcobo (1953 )
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Yaa-Lengi Ngemi
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Obed Ngobeni
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Dr. Nico (193985)
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Niney the Observer
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Nkem Njoku
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West Nkosi (1919 )
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Papa Noel
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Nozinja
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Babatunde Olatunji (19272003)
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Koffi Olomide
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Ondatrópica [2012 ]
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John Ondolo
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Oneness of Juju
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Remmy Ongala (1947 )
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Orchestra Baobab
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Orchestra Makassy [1982 ]
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Orchestra Super Mazembe
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Orchestre Les Mangelepa
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Orchèstre Vévé
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Oriental Brothers International
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Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe (19362007)
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Okwy Osadebe
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Alhaji Waziri Oshomah (1948 )
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Abdallah Ag Oumbadougou
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Ozomatli [1998 ]
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Augustus Pablo (195499)
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Lee Scratch Perry (19362021)
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Sir Shina Peters (1958 )
Phelimuncasi (2013 )
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Astor Piazzolla (192192)
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Puerto Plata (1923 )
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Los Pleneros de la 21
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Pongo
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Guillermo Portabales (191170)
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Pérez Prado (191689)
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Prince Buster (19382016)
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Prince Far I (194483)
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Professor Rhythm
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Protoje (1981 )
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Romica Puceanu (192896)
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Radio Zumbido [2002 ]
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A.R. Rahman (1966 )
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Rail Band [19701983]
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Ernest Ranglin
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Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical
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Rebel MC (1965 )
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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
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Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali
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Roaring Lion (1910 )
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Tabu Ley Rochereau (19402013)
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Arsenio Rodriguez (191171)
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Max Romeo (1944 )
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Mark Rubin
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Moacir Santos (19262006)
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Ravi Shankar (19202012)
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Shaolin Afronauts [2011 ]
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Shikamoo Jazz
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The Skatalites
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Sly and Robbie [1978 ]
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Elza Soares (19302022)
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So Called
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La Sonora Matancera
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Sowal Diabi
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Tim Sparks (1954 )
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Joseph Spence (191084)
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Steely and Clevie
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Systema Solar
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The Tabansi Studio Band
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Tal National
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Sweet Talks
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Peter Tosh (194487)
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Djelimady Tounkara
Ali Farka Touré (19392006)
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T.P. OK Jazz
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Trak Trak
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Lobi Traoré (19612010)
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UB40 [1980 ]
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U-Roy (19422021)
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Sir Victor Uwaifo (1941 )
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Vijana Jazz Band
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Wailing Souls
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Papa Wemba (19492016)
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Willi Williams
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Witchcraft Books
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- Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From the 1970s & '80s [1970, Soundway, 2CD], A
- The Kings and Queens of Township Jive: Modern Roots of the Indestructible Beat of Soweto [1991, Earthworks], A+
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- Phases of the Moon: Traditional Chinese Music [1981, Columbia], A
- The Rough Guide to Bhangra [199399, World Music Network], A
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- Cumbia Cumbia: A Selection of Colombian Cumbia Recordings [1989, World Circuit], A
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- Merengue Típico, Nueva Generación! [1960, Bongo Joe], A
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- Palenque Palenque! Champeta Criolla and Afro Roots in Colombia 197591 [197591, Soundway], A
- Panama! 2: Latin Sounds, Cumbia Tropical and Calypso Funk on the Isthmus 196777 [196777, Soundway], A
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- The Rough Guide to Boogaloo [196474, World Music Network], A
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- Jewface [190522, Reboot Stereophonic], A
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- The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years [196768, Moll-Selekta], A
- Club Ska '67 [1967, Mango], A
- Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 1 [1989, Profile], A
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- High Explosion: DJ Sounds From 1970 to 1976 [197076, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
- If Deejay Was Your Trade: The Dreads at King Tubby's 19741977 [197477, Blood & Fire], A
- Intensified! Original Ska 19621966 [196266, Mango], A
- The King Kong Compilation: The Historic Reggae Recordings [1981, Mango], A
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- Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 19751980 [197580, Trojan], A
- Ragga Essentials: In a Dancehall Style [198697, Hip-O], A
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- Select Cuts from Blood and Fire [(2000), Select Cuts], A
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- Studio One Classics [196481, Soul Jazz], A
- This Is Ska! [196270, Music Club], A
- Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music [195993, Island, 4 CD], A+
- Trojan Box Set: Jamaican Hits [196073, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A
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- Ultimate Reggae: 20 Classic Reggae Riddims! [19722001, UTV], A
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- Calypso: Musical Poetry in the Caribbean 19551969 [195569, Soul Jazz], A
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- Pure Brazil: Feijoada [19632000, Universal Latino], A
- Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats [(2004), Essay], A
- The Rough Guide to Brazilian Hip-Hop [19962003, World Music Network], A
- Tropicália: A Brazilian Revolution in Sound [196873, Soul Jazz], A
- Tropicalia: Ou Panis et Circenses [1968, Polygram Brazil], A
- Cadence Revolution: Disques Debs International Vol. 2 [1970, Disques Debs/Strut], A
- Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz and Twoubadou Sounds, 19601978 [196078, Strut, 2CD], A
- Hurricane Zouk [1988, Earthworks/Virgin], A+
- Konbit! Burning Rhythms of Haiti [1989, A&M], A
- Hot Women: Women Singers From the Torrid Regions [192750, Kein & Aber], A
- Globalista: Import-Export [(2002), Trikont], A
- Kwanzaa Music: A Celebration of Black Cultures in Song [1994, Rounder], A
- Kwanzaa Party [1996, Rounder], A