World Music Grammy Nominees Announced

The World Music Grammy nominees for have been announced. The award ceremony is 8 February. For more information, see the Grammy Web site.

Best Traditional World Music Album:

• Kassi Kasse – Kasse Mady Diabate
• Jibaro Hasta El Hueso: Mountain Music Of Puerto Rico
  – Ecos De Borinquen
• The Rain – Ghazal
• Capoeira Angola 2 – Brincando Na Roda – Grupo de Capoeira Angola Pelourinho
• Without You – Masters of Persian Music
• Sacred Tibetan Chant – The Monks of Sherab Ling Monastery

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Best Contemporary World Music Album:

• Voz D’ Amor – Cesaria Evora
• The Intercontinentals – Bill Frisell
• Nothing’s In Vain – Youssou N’Dour
• Specialist In All Styles – Orchestra Baobab
• Live In Bahia – Caetano Veloso