Old Wow by English singer-songwriter Sam Lee is the number one album in the World Music Charts Europe in May 2020. Old Wow is a recording dedicated to the natural world. The title came to Sam during a journey in the wilds of Scotland, where he had gone to reconnect with nature.
Musical guests include Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins), Caoimhin O Raghallaigh (The Gloaming) on Hardanger violin, Matthew Barley on cello, harmony vocals by Cosmo Sheldrake and Dizraeli, James Keay on piano, Misha Mullov-Abbado on bass, and Josh Green on percussion.
The May 2020 Chart
1 Old Wow – Sam Lee – Cooking Vinyl
2 Lina – Raül Refree – Glitterbeat
3 Brasses for the Masses – Dzambo Agusevi Orchestra – Asphalt Tango
4 Ormenion – Evritiki Zygia – Teranga Beat
5 Frixx – Frigg – Frigg
6 Amoreamaro – Maria Mazzotta – Zero 99
7 Hedur – Solace Of Time – Aynur – Dreyer Gaido
8 Navarasa – Nine Emotions – Yorkston/Thorne/Khan – Domino
9 Vida Codigo – Tigana Santana – Ajabu!
10 Topa-K – Dj Makala & Korrontzi – Elkar
11 Songs from Lands of Silence – Nelia Safaie – KKV
12 Magic Spirit Quartet – Majid Bekkas – ACT
13 Nani – Emmi Kujanpää – Notes
14 Amarelo – Emicida – Sterns Brazil
15 A Boy & A Girl – Magali Sare & Sebastia Gris – Microscopi
16 Wild Games – Vedan Kolod – Cpl
17 Spiraalit/Spirals – Niemi – Bafe’s Factory
18 Voices of the Sani – Manhu – Riverboat Records
19 Nordic Route – Petri Hakala & Markku Lepistö – Rapusaari Rec
20 Leve Leve – Sao Tome Et Principe Sound 70s-80s – Various Artists – Bongo Joe
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