He is #1: Malawi Mouse Boys – review
Gentle charm oozes from this African vocal troupe, writes Neil Spencer
Various Artists: Beginner’s Guide to Flamenco – review
This is no history lesson but a primer showing how varied flamenco is now, with fusions influenced by Bollywood, Africa and Cuba, writes Robin Denselow
JBBG – Jazz Bigband Graz: Urban Folktales – review
The set's eclecticism has a borderline-smooth gloss at times, but Urban Folktales is agreeably accessible, writes John Fordham
Dub Colossus Dub Band – review
The Britsh-based edition of Dub Colossus throw a great show even without their wonderful Ethiopian members, writes Robin Denselow
Vusi Mahlasela: Say Africa – review
This new Taj Mahal-produced album from South Africa's Vusi Mahlasela might bring him the global success he deserves, writes Robin Denselow
Mariem Hassan: El Aaiun Egdat – review
One of the great singers of north Africa is in fine voice here, even if her band can't quite match her, writes Robin Denselow
Grimes; Tinariwen – review
What do a yeti from Canada and a bunch of freedom fighters from Mali have in common? Both make mesmerising music, writes Kitty Empire
Damon Albarn: Dr Dee – review
Damon Albarn's hymn to 16th-century polymath John Dee is arcane yet fascinating, writes Kitty Empire
Kottarashky and the Rain Dogs: Demoni – review
The second album by Bulgaria's Nikola Gruev lacks the playfulness of his debut, writes Neil Spencer
Tinariwen – review
There may be chaos in their homeland, but Tinariwen were thrilling as ever, writes Robin Denselow
Damon Albarn: Dr Dee – review
Damon Albarn's latest concept album concerns Elizabethan mathematician/philosopher John Dee; the story's pretty opaque, but the music's great, writes Robin Denselow
Fela Kuti: Live in Detroit, 1986 – review
This double album provides an exhilarating reminder of Fela Kuti's power as a live performer, writes Robin Denselow
Narasirato: Warato’o – review
In these Solomon Islanders' hands, pan pipes show their funkier, bluesy side, says Neil Spencer
Soumik Datta and Bernhard Schimpelsberger: Circle of Sound – review
The Indian sarod is one of the world's most versatile instruments, and Soumik Datta is one of its most forward-thinking exponents, writes Robin Denselow
Raghu Dixit – review
This evening saw Raghu Dixit and his band team up with Bellowhead for some folk-rock with an Indian (and at times Celtic) edge, writes Robin Denselow
Susheela Raman – review
An unconventional session of devotional qawwali singing – including a Jimi Hendrix cover – fully deserved its standing ovation, writes Robin Denselow
Seu Jorge: Músicas Para Churrasco Vol 1 – review
Brazilian star Seu Jorge draws on 1970s soul for this sizzling barbecue album, writes Neil Spencer
Seu Jorge: Musicas para Churrasco Vol 1 – review
This is not Brazilian star Seu Jorge's bravest album, but it could prove to be the most commercial, writes Robin Denselow
Ceu: Caravana Sereia Bloom – review
The heavily promoted darling of the Brazilian music scene delivers a cheerful but slightly too commerical new album, writes Robin Denselow
Amadou & Mariam: Folila – review
Western guest stars serve to hinder rather than help the brilliant couple from Mali, writes Neil Spencer
Roberto Fonseca – review
Cheerfully driving pieces dominated the set, but Roberto Fonseca specialises in variety, writes Robin Denselow
Rocket Juice & the Moon: Rocket Juice & the Moon – review
Damon Albarn's latest collaborative effort, featuring Tony Allen and Erykah Badu among others, is spread a little thin, but effervescent for all that, writes Paul MacInnes
Alkinoos Ioannidis: Local Stranger – review
When he keeps away from the dated folk-rock stuff, this Greek Cypriot singer can produce some rousing stuff, writes Robin Denselow
The Urban Folk Quartet: Off Beaten Tracks – review
The Birmingham-based UFQ show a great deal of invention and inspiration in their unusual instrumental lineup, writes Robin Denselow
Amjad Ali Khan – review
Amjad Ali Khan may not enjoy quite the status of Ravi Shankar among western audiences, but he is rightly regarded as a major celebrity at home in India, writes Robin Denselow
Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall – review
David Byrne and Brazil's Caetano Veloso bond on a 2004 acoustic set that radiates exuberance, writes Neil Spencer
Spoek Mathambo: Father Creeper – review
The South African singer raids western styles for this thrillingly disjointed soundtrack to township life, says Killian Fox
Various: The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa – review
This is a classy compilation, but more good-time dance music than psychedelic freak-out, writes Robin Denselow
Caetano Veloso & David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall – review
Recorded in 2004, this intriguing acoustic set was worth the wait, writes Robin Denselow
Spoek Mathambo: Father Creeper – review
Spoek Mathambo's fusion of African sounds and indie guitars is a cold, uncomfortable mix – but all the more intriguing for that, writes Caspar Llewellyn Smith
Joyce: Rio – review
One of Brazil's finest and most long-standing singer-songwriters presents a classy tribute to her home town, writes Robin Denselow
Eric Bibb: Deeper in the Well – review
Genial, easy-going bluesman Eric Bibb is often overlooked, but once again delivers a set with charm and class to spare, writes Robin Denselow
Carolina Chocolate Drops: Leaving Eden – review
The Drops serve up another delicious set of string band classics, writes Neil Spencer
Sory Kandia Kouyaté: La Voix de la Revolution – review
This intriguing double album is a reminder of why of Kouyaté was special, writes Robin Denselow
Rodrigo y Gabriela – review
This musical adventure visits everything from jazz fusion to Hendrix-esque rock, writes Dave Simpson