World Music Central announces the list of top 20 world music album for 2025, listed in random order. Best of 2025 Gao Hong and Zhou…
World Music Central Unveils Top 2025 World Music Albums
Tag: Malian music
Mariam Bagayoko, the Nightingale of Beledugu
Identified as the ‘Nightingale of Beledugu (Bélédougou) in her native Mali, Mariam Bagayoko is a vocalist, dancer, and instrumentalist. Bagayoko is well-known for her vigorous…
Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté Repeat #1 on World Music Charts Europe – October 2025
The album Toumaro by Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté continues to dominate the World Music Charts Europe for the month of October 2025. Kassé Mady…
Key Move: Chrysalis Global Launches ‘Guitari Baro’
(headline image: Guitari Baro – Photo by Carolina Vallejo) Chrysalis Records has launched its Chrysalis Global imprint with an instrumental debut, Guitari Baro (Guitar Conversations),…
As Real as the Real Deal Gets
He’s based in France, but as both the title and feel of “Mali” indicate, Niarela Papou’s mind is on his homeland. The track is pure…
Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté Top the Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2025
The album Toumaro by Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté topped the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of September 2025. Kassé Mady Diabaté, a…
Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté Claim the Number One Spot on World Music Charts Europe – September 2025
The album Toumaro by Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté dominates the World Music Charts Europe for the month of September 2025. Kassé Mady Diabaté, celebrated…
Kevin Ricard Takes the Lead on The Crossing
Kevin Ricard – The Crossing (Roots of Rhythm Recordings, 2025) Veteran percussionist Kevin Ricard steps into the spotlight and directs the traffic of rhythm with…
Festival MED 25: Loulé, a City Filled with the Sounds of the World
Loulé cast aside its provincial character and, for three days, became a vibrant musical capital of the world. Around 25,000 people gathered to celebrate another…
Guitar Hero Samba Touré’s, Pacesetter of Songhoy Traditions
(headline image: Samba Touré – Photo by Karim Diarra) Malian singer, guitarist, and composer Samba Touré is one of the foremost torchbearers of Songhoy blues.…