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8.7	1. Estudando o Pagode by Tom Zé April 11, 2006 Experimental Brazilian artist Tom Ze, now nearing 70 years old, continues to challenge with this concept album about the struggles of women in a male-dominated world. Metascore 86
8.5	2. Chavez Ravine by Ry Cooder June 14, 2005 The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium. Metascore 86
8.5	3. Ali & Toumani by Ali Farka Toure And Toumani Diabate February 23, 2010 Recorded in 2005, this is the second album from Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate, who won a Grammy for their previous effort together. Ali Farka Toure passed away from cancer in 2006. Metascore 89
8.4	4. Savane by Ali Farka Toure July 25, 2006 'Savane' is the final album from the acclaimed guitarist from Mali, who died in March 2006 after a three-decade recording career which found him injecting American blues into traditional African music. Metascore 94
8.4	5. Lunatico by Gotan Project April 11, 2006 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. Metascore 75

8.3	6. Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound by Various Artists February 13, 2006 This 19-song compiliation from the esteemed Soul Jazz label includes tracks by Os Mutantes, Tom Ze and Caetano Veloso. Metascore 93
8.2	7. Welcome To Mali by Amadou & Mariam March 24, 2009 The African duo met at a school for the blind and have since written a song for the 2006 World Cup and their latest album features production by Damon Albarn. Metascore 86
8.2	8. Warm Heart Of Africa by The Very Best October 6, 2009 The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig. Metascore 77
8.0	9. Ce by Caetano Veloso January 23, 2007 The Brazilian superstar takes a stab at rock, backed by a much younger band and co-production by his son, Moreno. Metascore 75
8.0	10. Imidiwan: Companions by Tinariwen June 29, 2009 This is the fourth album for the African band. Metascore 84

7.9	11. La Radiolina by Manu Chao September 4, 2007 After six years, Manu Chao releases his fourth studio album in the U.S. Metascore 76
7.9	12. Kinky by Kinky March 26, 2002 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). Metascore 72
7.8	13. Live At Carnegie Hall by Caetano Veloso/David Byrne March 13, 2012 This is a live recording from a 2004 concert at Carnegie Hall featuring Caetano Veloso and David Byrne. Metascore 70
7.7	14. The Best Of The Black President [Reissue] by Fela Kuti October 26, 2009 The two-disc reissue of the compilation album of some of the most popular songs from the father of Afrobeat is the first of a planned reissue of the Nigerian musician's 45 albums. Metascore 93
7.7	15. Atlas by Kinky December 2, 2003 The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP. Metascore 76

7.5	16. Vieux Farka Toure by Vieux Farka Touré February 13, 2007 This is the debut album for the son of the late Mali musician Ali Farka Toure. Metascore 84
7.4	17. 5:55 by Charlotte Gainsbourg April 24, 2007 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. Metascore 72
7.4	18. Haih...Or Amortecedor by Os Mutantes September 8, 2009 This is the first album of new material in more than 35 years for the Brazilian group. Metascore 74
7.4	19. San Patricio by The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder March 9, 2010 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. Metascore 78
7.2	20. Congotronics by Konono No. 1 September 27, 2005 The first installment of a series of "Congotronics" releases features seven tracks by 30-year old Kinshasa-based band Konono No. 1, whose unconventional, homemade amplification brings an almost experimental edge to traditional African trance music. Metascore 87
6.8	21. Timeless by Sergio Mendes February 14, 2006 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. Metascore 60
6.4	22. Long Walk Home: Music From The Rabbit-Proof Fence by Peter Gabriel June 18, 2002 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. Metascore 74

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