The concept album about a group of Irish US soldiers who deserted to join the Mexican army during the Mexican-American War was an idea by The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney and co-producer Ry Cooder.

The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig.

After six years, Manu Chao releases his fourth studio album in the U.S.

The Los Angeles-based group led by Luke Top and Lewis Pesacov (and featuring 10 other musicians from such bands as We Are Scientists, the Fall, and Foreign Born) blend African music with indie rock on its debut album.

The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.

The third album for the band that includes members from Kenya and the United States.

This is the sophomore album for the Kenyan and American group.

Tortoise's John McEntire produced this fourth album for the New York-based Afrobeat outfit.

Savath & Savalas is a side project from avant-garde hip-hop producer Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73) that here incorporates elements of post-rock, Latin pop and jazz rhythms, and other world music elements. Aiding him are drummer John Herndon (Tortoise) and vocalist Eva Muns.

A Frenchman, a Swiss and an Argentine walked into a band, and the result was the tango-tronica sound of Gotan Project, who return with a follow-up to their 2002 debut.

The Brazilian superstar takes a stab at rock, backed by a much younger band and co-production by his son, Moreno.

This is the first album of new material in more than 35 years for the Brazilian group.

Philip Noyce's period film about Austrialia's Aboriginal people, "Rabbit Proof Fence," serves as the inspiration for Peter Gabriel's return to recording for only the second time since 1992's 'Us.' Gabriel turns to Aboriginal music throughout the album, but don't expect any true "songs" from this work, which consists chiefly of longer, moody, instrumental pieces with a world music flavor.

The son of Afobeat legend Fela Kuti releases his latest album which features more piano and trumpet.

The latest album for the Senegalese musician was produced with Barry Reynolds.

Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.

Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band).

The 10th full-length release for the saxophonist (and oldest son of Afrobeat artist Fele Kuti) was recorded mainly in Lagos with his band Positive Force.

This is a live recording from a 2004 concert at Carnegie Hall featuring Caetano Veloso and David Byrne.

The New York-based group of Brazilians release its second full-length album of music based on the native forro style.

The debut album on Ashmatic Kitty for the African artist, who sings in four languages on the 2-disc set.

The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.