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Watch Christine Salem: globalFEST 2013
January 16, 2013 – Watch an extraordinary singer from a tiny island, recorded live at Webster Hall in New York City.
Listen La Shica: globalFEST 2013
January 16, 2013 – Hear the nuevo flamenco group from Madrid, recorded live from New York City's Webster Hall.
Watch Oliver Mtukudzi And The Black Spirits: globalFEST 2013
January 16, 2013 – Hear one of Zimbabwe's greatest artists, recorded live in concert with his band The Black Spirits.
Watch Fatoumata Diawara: globalFEST 2013
January 16, 2013 – Hear the Malian singer and actor, recorded live in concert from Webster Hall in New York City.
Watch The Drummer Queen Who Runs Nairobi Dancefloors
January 14, 2013 – She and her plus one haul the nightlife into the day, flip-flopping languages and stalking the beat.
Watch 'Global Village' Presents New Sounds From Spain
January 13, 2013 – Betto Arcos visits weekends on All Things Considered to spin some of his favorite new Spanish music.
Listen Despite Censorship, Mali's Musicians Play On
January 8, 2013 – Militants linked to al-Qaida have banned music from the northern part of the country.
Listen Antibalas: Cooking Up Afrobeat In A Sweltering Kitchen
January 6, 2013 – The band relies on two things to play well: tropical temperatures and a relaxed pace.
Watch Emel Mathlouthi: Voice Of The Tunisian Revolution
January 5, 2013 – One of her songs became an anthem for protesters in her homeland during the December 2010 uprising.
Watch New Year, New Music: Songs From Puerto Rico, Argentina And More
January 3, 2013 – A globe-spanning mix features a stunning bolero from a Puerto Rican singer known for her rap hooks.
Read First Listen: Original Soundtrack, 'Hecho En Mexico'
December 30, 2012 – The documentary film features a mix of traditional sounds and modern Mexican alternative artists.
Watch 'Kuduro,' The Dance That Keeps Angola Going
December 22, 2012 – Exuberant, fast-paced electronic dance music from southwest Africa is traveling around the world.
Listen Ensemble Galilei Shares Essential Songs Of The Season
December 20, 2012 – The Celtic folk band shares holiday favorites from the Renaissance, Ireland, Scotland and Sweden.
Watch Top 10 World Music Albums Of 2012
December 18, 2012 – This year, a youthful strain of techno-Afropop musicians stepped into the spotlight.
Read 5 Essential Ravi Shankar Recordings
December 12, 2012 – Ravi Shankar was an intrepid musical explorer. Hear five of his collaborations you must know.