Transglobal World Music Chart – World Music Central

Seu Jorge sits alone on a weathered green dumpster beneath a mural of athletes and boxers, while a vintage black car drifts through the sunlit background.

Charts

Seu Jorge’s The Other Side Reaches No. 1 on June 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart

Brazilian artist Seu Jorge has claimed the top spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2026 with The Other Side, an orchestral album…

The cover of Zagata by Souad Massi features the artist posed front and center against a red background. She wears an elaborate red garment with wide, wing-like shoulders and intricate patterns, paired with traditional jewelry and a detailed headpiece.

Charts

Souad Massi’s Zagate Hits No. 1 on April’s Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2026 No Comments Algerian music folk-rock Souad Massi Transglobal World Music Chart world music

Souad Massi has reached No. 1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2026 with Zagate. The Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter presents a mix of folk,…

Neba Solo & Benogo Diakité - A Djinn and a Hunter Went Walking. A photo of the two artists outdoors holding their musical instruments.

Charts

Mali Duo Neba Solo and Benego Diakité Tops March 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2026 No Comments Benego Diakité Brehima “Benego” Diakité Malian music Neba Solo Transglobal World Music Chart world music

Neba Solo and Benego Diakité have reached No. 1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for March 2026 with A Djinn and a Hunter Went…

Nusantara Beat - Nusantara Beat cover artwork. A photo of the band members.

Charts

Indonesian Grooves Go No. 1: Nusantara Beat Tops January Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room January 1, 2026 No Comments Indonesian music Nusantara Beat Transglobal World Music Chart world fusion world music

Amsterdam-based Indonesian psych-folk collective Nusantara Beat has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2026 with its self-titled debut album, Nusantara…

The Yenbett album cover by Noura Mint Seymali features a red background with a black-and-white photo of Seymali at center, performing and holding her ardin. The image is framed in a decorative, arch-shaped border. The album title appears in Arabic at the top, with Seymali’s name in Arabic script below.

Charts

Noura Mint Seymali’s Yenbett Hits No. 1 On Transglobal Chart

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2025 No Comments Noura Mint Seymali Transglobal World Music Chart world fusion world music

Noura Mint Seymali’s Yenbett has climbed to the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2025t. The album’s sound features ardin-driven tradition and…

Buzz’ Ayaz - Buzz’ Ayaz cover artwork. A black and hote design with psychedelic wavy concentric lines.

Charts

Best World Music of 2024-2025 Season: Glitterbeat Scores Double Win As TWMC Turns 10

World Music Central News Room September 18, 2025 No Comments Al Andaluz Project Jake Blount Justin Adams Justin Adams & Mauro Durante Mali Obomsawin Mauro Durante Nidia Góngora Transglobal World Music Chart Trio Da Kali world fusion world music

The Transglobal World Music Chart, now in its tenth year, announced the Best Albums and Labels for the 2024–2025 season. Best Album went to Buzz’…

The album cover for Baarakelaw by Samba Touré features an impressionistic painting of a bustling West African market scene. The composition is filled with people navigating a crowded street lined with colorful vehicles and makeshift stalls under a hazy, textured sky.

Charts

Samba Touré Tops Transglobal World Music Chart for March 2025

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2025 No Comments Samba Touré Transglobal World Music Chart world fusion world music

Baarakelaw by Malian artist Samba Touré attained the highest spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for March 2025. Baarakelaw mixes traditional northern Malian Songhoy…

Folk Holidays - Folkové prázdniny 2024 banner

Awards

Transglobal World Music Chart Announces 2024 Festival Awards

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2025 No Comments Alkantara Fest Budapest Ritmo Ethnoport Festival Arabesques Fira Mediterrània de Manresa Folk Holidays Folkové prázdniny Førdefestivalen Jeonju Int’l Sori Festival Sukiyaki Meets the World Transglobal World Music Chart Transglobal World Music Chart Festival Awards world fusion world music World music @Taiwan

The Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Festival Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the global appreciation of diverse musical…

Justin Adams & Mauro Durante - Sweet Release cover artwork. A black and white photo featuin Adams on guitar and a blurry image of Durante playing frame drum.

Charts

Justin Adams & Mauro Durante Top Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2024

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2024 No Comments Justin Adams Justin Adams & Mauro Durante Mauro Durante Transglobal World Music Chart world fusion world music

The album Sweet Release by Justin Adams (UK) & Mauro Durante (Italy) conquered the number one spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the…

Charts

Buzz’ Ayaz Dominates the Transglobal World Music Chart for October 2024 with Unmatched Success

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2024 No Comments Buzz’ Ayaz Cypriot music Transglobal World Music Chart world fusion world music

Buzz’ Ayaz, the first album by new Cypriot act Buzz’ Ayaz Conquered the number one spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for October 2024.…