The results were compiled by Johannes Theurer and surveyed from the 47 DJs from 24 countries that comprise the World Music Charts Europe.
Top 10 CDs:
1. Oumou Sangare: Seya (World Circuit, UK)
2. Staff Benda Bilili: Tres Tres Fort (Crammed Discs, Belgium)
3. Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman (Cumbancha, USA)
4. Issa Bagayogo: Mali Koura (Six Degrees, USA)
5. Novalima: Coba Coba (Cumbancha, USA)
6. Lila Downs: Shake Away/Ojo de Culebra (EMI)
7. Dub Colossus: In a Town Called Addis (Real World, UK)
8. Amadou & Mariam: Welcome To Mali(Warner/Because, France)
9. Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara: Tell No Lies (Real World, UK)
10. DuOud: Ping Kong (Marabi, France)
Author: World Music Central News Room
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