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KEXP World music charts for 2012
Week: 12/07/2012 - 12/13/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Columbian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 3. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 4. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 5. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 6. | Tim Maia | Wold Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 7. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 8. | Bongos Ikwue and Double X | Wulu Wulu | Bik |
| 9. | Los Cenzontles | Regeneration | Los Cenzontles |
| 10. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From The Party? | Downtown Pijao |
Week: 11/30/2012 - 12/06/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Columbian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 3. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 4. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 5. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 6. | Tim Maia | Wold Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 7. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 8. | Bongos Ikwue and Double X | Wulu Wulu | Bik |
| 9. | Los Cenzontles | Regeneration | Los Cenzontles |
| 10. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From The Party? | Downtown Pijao |
Week: 11/23/2012 - 11/29/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 3. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Columbian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 4. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 5. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 6. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 7. | Tim Maia | Wold Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 8. | Egyptian Project | Ya aAmar | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Lijadu Sisters | Horizon Unlimited | Knitting Factory |
| 10. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From The Party? | Downtown Pijao |
Week: 11/16/2012 - 11/22/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 3. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 4. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 5. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 6. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 7. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 8. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From the Party? | Downtown Pijao |
| 9. | Egyptian Project | Ya Amar | Six Degrees |
| 10. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
Week: 11/09/2012 - 11/15/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 3. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 4. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 5. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 6. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 7. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 8. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 9. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From the Party? | Downtown Pijao |
| 10. | Egyptian Project | Ya Amar | Six Degrees |
Week: 11/02/2012 - 11/08/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 2. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 3. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 4. | Ojba Rasta | Ojba Rasta | Records Records |
| 5. | Egyptian Project | Ya Amar | Six Degrees |
| 6. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 7. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From the Party? | Downtown Pijao |
| 8. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 9. | Karantamba | Ndigal | Teranga Beat |
| 10. | Royal Band de Thies | Kadior Demb | Teranga Beat |
Week: 10/26/2012 - 11/01/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 2. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 3. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 4. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 5. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 6. | Egyptian Project | Ya Amar | Six Degrees |
| 7. | Ojba Rasta | Ojba Rasta | Records Records |
| 8. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From the Party? | Downtown Pijao |
| 9. | Karantamba | Ndigal | Teranga Beat |
| 10. | Royal Band de Thies | Kadior Demb | Teranga Beat |
Week: 10/19/2012 - 10/25/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 2. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 3. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 4. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 5. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 6. | Ojba Rasta | Ojba Rasta | Records Records |
| 7. | Astro | Astro | Nacional |
| 8. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 9. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 10. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From the Party? | Downtown Pijao |
Week: 10/12/2012 - 10/18/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LV | Sebenza | Hyperdub |
| 2. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 3. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 4. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 5. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 6. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 7. | Very Be Careful | Remember Me From the Party? | Downtown Pijao |
| 8. | Ojba Rasta | Ojba Rasta | Records Records |
| 9. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 10. | Karantamba | Ndigal | Teranga Beat |
Week: 10/05/2012 - 10/11/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Maia | World Psychedelic Classics 4 | Luaka Bop |
| 2. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 3. | Mexican Institute of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 4. | Mala | Mala In Cuba | Brownswood Recordings |
| 5. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 6. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 7. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 8. | Karantamba | Ndigal | Teranga Beat |
| 9. | Astro | Astro | Nacional |
| 10. | Royal Band de Thies | Kadior Demb | Teranga Beat |
Week: 9/28/2012 - 10/04/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 2. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 3. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 4. | Mexican Institute of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 5. | Antibalas | Antibalas | Daptone |
| 6. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 7. | Karantamba | Ndigal | Teranga Beat |
| 8. | Astro | Astro | Nacional |
| 9. | Royal Band de Thies | Kadior Demb | Teranga Beat |
| 10. | Staff Benda Bilili | Bouger Le Monde! | Crammed Discs |
Week: 9/21/2012 - 9/27/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 2. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 3. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 4. | Mexican Institute of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 5. | Antibalas | Antibalas | Daptone |
| 6. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 7. | Karantamba | Ndigal | Teranga Beat |
| 8. | Astro | Astro | Nacional |
| 9. | Royal Band de Thies | Kadior Demb | Teranga Beat |
| 10. | Staff Benda Bilili | Bouger Le Monde! | Crammed Discs |
Week: 9/14/2012 - 9/20/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 2. | The Souljazz Orchestra | Solidarity | Strut |
| 3. | Astro | Astro | Nacional |
| 4. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 5. | Antibalas | Antibalas | Daptone |
| 6. | Mexican Institute of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 7. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 8. | Staff Benda Bilili | Bouger Le Monde! | Crammed Discs |
| 9. | Mandingo Ambassadors | Tougna | Engine |
| 10. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
Week: 9/07/2012 - 9/13/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 2. | Mexican Institute of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 3. | Antibalas | Antibalas | Daptone |
| 4. | Bonde do Role | Tropicalbacanal | Mad Decent |
| 5. | Fatoumata Diawara | Fatou | World Circuit/Nonesuch |
| 6. | Staff Benda Bilili | Bouger Le Monde! | Crammed Discs |
| 7. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 8. | Los Fulanos | Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo | Lovemonk |
| 9. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 10. | Mandingo Ambassadors | Tougna | Engine |
Week: 8/03/2012 - 8/10/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 2. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 3. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 4. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 5. | Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang | En Yay Sah | Luaka Bop |
| 6. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 7. | Los Fulanos | Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo | Lovemonk |
| 8. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 9. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 10. | Mandingo Ambassadors | Tougna | Engine |
Week: 8/17/2012 - 8/23/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ondatropica | Ondatropica | Soundway |
| 2. | Mexican Institue of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 3. | Antibalas | Antibalas | Daptone |
| 4. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 5. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 6. | Staff Benda Bilili | Bouger Le Monde! | Crammed Discs |
| 7. | Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang | En Yay Sah | Luaka Bop |
| 8. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 9. | Los Fulanos | Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo | Lovemonk |
| 10. | Mandingo Ambassadors | Tougna | Engine |
Week: 8/10/2012 - 8/16/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antibalas | Antibalas | Daptone |
| 2. | Mexican Institue of Sound | Politico | Nacional |
| 3. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 4. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 5. | Staff Benda Bilili | Bouger Le Monde! | Crammed Discs |
| 6. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 7. | Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang | En Yay Sah | Luaka Bop |
| 8. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 9. | Mandingo Ambassadors | Tougna | Engine |
| 10. | Los Fulanos | Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo | Lovemonk |
Week: 8/03/2012 - 8/10/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 2. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 3. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 4. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 5. | Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang | En Yay Sah | Luaka Bop |
| 6. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 7. | Los Fulanos | Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo | Lovemonk |
| 8. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 9. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 10. | Mandingo Ambassadors | Tougna | Engine |
Week: 7/20/2012 - 7/26/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 2. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 3. | Los Fulanos | Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo | Lovemonk |
| 4. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 5. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 6. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
| 7. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 8. | Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang | En Yay Sah | Luaka Bop |
| 9. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 10. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
Week: 7/13/2012 - 7/19/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 2. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 3. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 4. | Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabate | A Curva Da Cintura | Mais Um Discos |
| 5. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 6. | The Very Best | MTMTMK | Moshi Moshi |
| 7. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 8. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 9. | (Various) | Sembeh Ma Fa Fe: Revisits Volume | Stronghold Sound |
| 10. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
Week: 7/06/2012 - 7/12/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 2. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 3. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 4. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 5. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 6. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 7. | (Various) | Sembeh Ma Fa Fe: Revisits Volume | Stronghold Sound |
| 8. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Orchestre Super Borgou De Parakou | The Bariba Sound | Analog Africa |
| 10. | Nickodemus | Moon People | ESL |
Week: 6/29/2012 - 7/05/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Debo Band | Debo Band | Next Ambiance/Sub Pop |
| 2. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 3. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 4. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 5. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 6. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 7. | (Various) | Sembeh Ma Fa Fe: Revisits Volume | Stronghold Sound |
| 8. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 9. | KonKoma | KonKoma | Soundway |
| 10. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
Week: 6/22/2012 - 6/28/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 2. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 3. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 4. | Orchestre Super Borgou De Parakou | The Bariba Sound | Analog Africa |
| 5. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 6. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
| 7. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 8. | (Various) | Sembeh Ma Fa Fe: Revisits Volume | Stronghold Sound |
| 9. | The Archives | The Archives | ESL Music |
| 10. | Chica Libre | Canibalism | Barbes |
Week: 6/15/2012 - 6/21/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 2. | Ba Cissoko | Nimissa | Cristal |
| 3. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 4. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 5. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 6. | Chicha Libre | Canibalismo | Barbes |
| 7. | KonKoma | KonKoma | Soundway |
| 8. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 9. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
| 10. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
Week: 6/08/2012 - 6/14/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 2. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 3. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 4. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 5. | Curumin | Arrocha | Six Degrees |
| 6. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 7. | (Various) | Sembeh Ma Fa Fe: Revisits Volume | Stronghold Sound |
| 8. | Chicha Libre | Canibalism | Barbes |
| 9. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 10. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
Week: 6/01/2012 - 6/07/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 2. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 3. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 4. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 5. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 6. | Nickodemus | Moon People | ESL |
| 7. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 8. | KonKoma | KonKoma | Soundway |
| 9. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 10. | Orchestre Super Borgou De Parakou | The Bariba Sound | Analog Africa |
Week: 5/25/2012 - 5/31/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 2. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 3. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 4. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 5. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 6. | Nickodemus | Moon People | ESL |
| 7. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 8. | KonKoma | KonKoma | Soundway |
| 9. | (Various) | Future Sounds of Buenos Aires | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 10. | Orchestre Super Borgou De Parakou | The Bariba Sound | Analog Africa |
Week: 5/18/2012 - 5/24/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Funkees | Dancing Time | Soundway |
| 2. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 3. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 4. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 5. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 6. | Orchestre Super Borgou De Parakou | The Bariba Sound | Analog Africa |
| 7. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 8. | Chicha Libre | Canibalismo | Barbes |
| 9. | Slavic Soul Party! | New York Underground Tapes | Barbes |
| 10. | Jaako Laitinen & Vaara Raha | Yom Rovaniemella | Helmi Levyt |
Week: 5/11/2012 - 5/17/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 2. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 3. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 4. | Maga Bo | Quilombo Do Futuro | Post World Industries |
| 5. | Chicha Libre | Canibalismo | Barbes |
| 6. | The Spy From Cairo | Arabadub | Wonderwheel |
| 7. | Rob | Make It Feel, Make It Slow | Soundway |
| 8. | Joan Soriano | La Familia Soriano | iASO |
| 9. | The Lions | A Sampler | Stones Throw |
| 10. | Batida | Batida | Soundway |
Week: 5/04/2012 - 5/10/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 2. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 3. | Chicha Libre | Canibalismo | Barbes |
| 4. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 5. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
| 6. | Slavic Dance Party! | New York Underground Tapes | Barbes |
| 7. | Joan Soriano | La Familia Soriano | iASO |
| 8. | Batida | Batida | Soundway |
| 9. | The Lions | A Sampler | Stones Throw |
| 10. | Jaako Laitinen & Vr Raha | Yom Rovaniemell | Helmi Levyt |
Week: 4/27/2012 - 5/03/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Bombay Royale | You Me Bullets Love | Hopestreet |
| 2. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 3. | The Lions | A Sampler | Stones Throw |
| 4. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 5. | Chicha Libre | Canibalismo | Barbes |
| 6. | La Chiva Gantiva | Pelao | Crammed Discs |
| 7. | Joan Soriano | La Familia Soriano | iASO |
| 8. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Batida | Batida | Soundway |
| 10. | Ebo Taylor | Appia Kwa Bridge | Strut |
Week: 4/20/2012 - 4/26/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Amadou & Mariam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 2. | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars | Radio Salone | Cumbancha |
| 3. | Chicha Libre | Canibalismo | Barbes |
| 4. | The Funk Ark | High Noon | ESL |
| 5. | Ebo Taylor | Appia Kwa Bridge | Strut |
| 6. | Joan Soriano | La Familia Soriano | iASO |
| 7. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 8. | Slavic Soul Party! | New York Underground Tapes | Barbes |
| 9. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 10. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
Week: 4/13/2012 - 4/19/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Amadou & Miriam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 2. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 3. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
| 4. | Batida | Batida | Soundway |
| 5. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 6. | Ebo Talor | Appia Kwa Bridge | Strut |
| 7. | The Lions | A Sampler | Stones Throw |
| 8. | Joan Soriano | La Familia Soriano | iASO |
| 9. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 10. | DJ Juan Data presents Bondi Blaster | Lo' Juimo! EP | Stronghold Sound |
Week: 4/06/2012 - 4/12/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 2. | The Funk Ark | High Noon | ESL |
| 3. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
| 4. | Amadou & Miriam | Folila | Nonesuch |
| 5. | La Chiva Gantiva | Pelao | Crammed Discs |
| 6. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 7. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 8. | Sidi Toure | Koima | Thrill Jockey |
| 9. | The Lijadu Sisters | Mother Africa | Knitting Factory |
| 10. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
Week: 3/30/2012 - 4/05/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
| 2. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 3. | The Funk Ark | High Noon | ESL |
| 4. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 5. | Sidi Toure | Koima | Thrill Jockey |
| 6. | 10 Ft. Ganja Plant | 10 Deadly Shots Vol. II | ROIR |
| 7. | Chief Boima | African In New York | Dutty Artz |
| 8. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 9. | La Chiva Gantiva | Pelao | Crammed Discs |
| 10. | DJ Juan Data presents Bondi Blaster | Lo' Juimo! EP | Stronghold Sound |
Week: 3/23/2012 - 3/29/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
| 2. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
| 3. | Sidi Toure | Koima | Thrill Jockey |
| 4. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 5. | The Funk Ark | High Noon | ESL |
| 6. | Chief Boima | African In New York | Dutty Artz |
| 7. | The Lijadu Sisters | Mother Africa | Knitting Factory |
| 8. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 9. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 10. | DJ Juan Data presents Bondi Blaster | Lo' Juimo! EP | Stronghold Sound |
Week: 3/16/2012 - 3/22/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ceu | Caravana Sereia Bloom | Six Degrees |
| 2. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
| 3. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 4. | La Chiva Gantiva | Pelao | Crammed Discs |
| 5. | Caetano Veloso & David Byrne | Live at Carnegie Hall | Nonesuch |
| 6. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 7. | The Funk Ark | High Noon | ESL |
| 8. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 9. | Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A. | Area 52 | ATO |
| 10. | Balkan Beat Box | Give | Nat Geo Music |
Week: 3/09/2012 - 3/15/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Funk Ark | High Noon | ESL |
| 2. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 3. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
| 4. | Balkan Beat Box | Give | Nat Geo Music |
| 5. | Rodrigo y Gabriel and C.U.B.A. | Area 52 | ATO |
| 6. | Baloji | Kinshasa Succursale | Crammed Discs |
| 7. | Spoek Mathambo | Father Creeper | Sub Pop |
| 8. | The Lijadu Sisters | Mother Africa | Knitting Factory |
| 9. | (Various) | Istanbul 70: Psych, Disco, Folk Classics | Nublu |
| 10. | Loga Ramin Torkian | Mehraab | Six Degrees |
Week: 2/17/2012 - 2/23/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
| 3. | Mati Zundel | Amazonico Gravitante | ZZK/Waxploitation |
| 4. | Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A. | Area 52 | ATO |
| 5. | K.S. Chithra | K.S. Chithra | B-Music |
| 6. | Balkan Beat Box | Give | Nat Geo Music |
| 7. | The Toure-Raichel Collective | The Tel Aviv Session | Cumbancha |
| 8. | (Various) | Istanbul 70: Psych, Disco, Folk Classics | Nublu |
| 9. | Loga Ramin Torkian | Mehraab | Six Degrees |
| 10. | Orkestar Zirkonium | Too Hot For Sleep | self-released |
Week: 2/10/2012 - 2/16/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | Ana Tijoux | La Bala | Nacional |
| 3. | Balkan Beat Box | Give | Nat Geo Music |
| 4. | The Toure-Raichel Collective | The Tel Aviv Session | Cumbancha |
| 5. | Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A. | Area 52 | ATO |
| 6. | (Various) | Istanbul 70: Psych, Disco, Folk Classics | Nublu |
| 7. | Shawn Lee's Incredible Tabla Band | Table Rock | Ubiquity |
| 8. | Orkestar Zirkonium | Too Hot For Sleep | self-released |
| 9. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | self-released |
| 10. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | iASO |
Week: 1/27/2012 - 2/02/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A. | Area 52 | ATO |
| 3. | (Various) | Istanbul 70: Psych, Disco, Folk Classics | Nublu |
| 4. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | Soundway |
| 5. | (Various) | Bambara Mystic Soul | Analog Africa |
| 6. | Orkestar Zirkonium | Too Hot For Sleep | self-released |
| 7. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | Mental Groove |
| 8. | The Bachata Legends | The Bachata Legends | iASO |
| 9. | Shawn Lee's Incredible Tabla Band | Tabla Rock | Ubiquity |
| 10. | (Various) | Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue | iASO |
Week: 1/27/2012 - 2/02/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A. | Area 52 | ATO |
| 3. | (Various) | Istanbul 70: Psych, Disco, Folk Classics | Nublu |
| 4. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | Soundway |
| 5. | (Various) | Bambara Mystic Soul | Analog Africa |
| 6. | Orkestar Zirkonium | Too Hot For Sleep | self-released |
| 7. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | Mental Groove |
| 8. | The Bachata Legends | The Bachata Legends | iASO |
| 9. | Shawn Lee's Incredible Tabla Band | Tabla Rock | Ubiquity |
| 10. | (Various) | Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue | iASO |
Week: 1/20/2012 - 1/26/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | Soundway |
| 3. | (Various) | Bambara Mystic Soul | Analog Africa |
| 4. | The Bachata Legends | The Bachata Legends | iASO |
| 5. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | Mental Groove |
| 6. | Orkestar Zirkonium | Too Hot For Sleep | self-released |
| 7. | (Various) | Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue | iASO |
| 8. | Jah Youssouf & Bintou Coulibaly | Sababou | Tall Corn |
| 9. | DRC Music | Kinshasa One Two | Warp |
| 10. | Ritmo Machine | Welcome to the Ritmo Machine | Nacional |
Week: 1/13/2012 - 1/19/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | Soundway |
| 3. | (Various) | Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue | iASO |
| 4. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | Mental Groove |
| 5. | Orkestar Zirkonium | Too Hot For Sleep | self-released |
| 6. | The Bachata Legends | The Bachata Legends | iASO |
| 7. | (Various) | Bambara Mystic Soul | Analog Africa |
| 8. | Jah Youssouf & Bintou Coulibaly | Sababou | Tall Corn |
| 9. | DRC Music | Kinshasa One Two | Warp |
| 10. | Ritmo Machine | Welcome to the Ritmo Machine | Nacional |
Week: 1/06/2012 - 1/12/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novalima | Karimba | ESL Music |
| 2. | Captain Planet | Cookin' Gumbo | Bastard Jazz |
| 3. | (Various) | Bambara Mystic Soul | Analog Africa |
| 4. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | Soundway |
| 5. | Ritmo Machine | Welcome to the Ritmo Machine | Nacional |
| 6. | DRC Music | Kinshasa One Two | Warp |
| 7. | (Various) | Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue | iASO |
| 8. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | Mental Groove |
| 9. | The Bachata Legends | The Bachata Legends | iASO |
| 10. | Jah Youssouf & Bintou Coulibaly | Sababou | Tall Corn |
Week: 12/30/2011 - 1/05/2012
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ritmo Machine | Welcome to the Ritmo Machine | Nacional |
| 2. | Captain Planet | Cookin' Gumbo | Bastard Jazz |
| 3. | (Various) | The Original Sound of Cumbia | Soundway |
| 4. | DRC Music | Kinshasa One Two | Warp |
| 5. | (Various) | Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue | iASO |
| 6. | (Various) | Bambara Mystic Soul | Analog Africa |
| 7. | The Bachata Legends | The Bachata Legends | iASO |
| 8. | Jah Youssouf & Bintou Coulibaly | Sababou | Tall Corn |
| 9. | (Various) | Bazzerk: African Digital Dance | Mental Groove |
| 10. | El Rego | El Rego | Daptone |