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After a decade-long wait since his last album, Senegalese legend Cheikh Lô makes a powerful return with 'Maame', an expansive and deeply personal work. Maame will be released on World Circuit on September 26th. Pre-order on CD and digital at CheikhLo.lnk.to/Maame

Happy 6th Birthday to 'Rejoice' - the critically acclaimed collaborative album from afrobeat drummer Tony Allen and revered trumpeteer High Masekela. Enjoy this gorgeous masterpiece today, wherever you stream music.

A year ago, @NBCNews spoke to the remaining living members of Buena Vista Social Club, on the cusp of the new Broadway Musical premiering. nbcnews.com/news/latino/ne…

The Ngoni; a traditional West African lute. This instrument, similar to early stringed lutes, influenced Ali’s understanding of melody and rhythm. Ngoni players often accompany singing in Mali. Track example: Sambadio (features ngoni prominently in acoustic versions)

Music is the one place where borders and barriers do not exist.

Toumani Diabaté & Sidiki Diabaté released their collaborative album 12 years ago. "It's extra special because my father is my idol" said Sidiki of his father, the world's most revered Kora player.

Coming 8th May: ‘Ranjha’, the new album from Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express. The follow-up to 2015’s acclaimed Junun, available to pre-order now on Red & Coral splatter vinyl (gatefold), CD and digital. Pre-order: worldcircuit.lnk.to/Ranjha

Pre-save ‘Ranjha’ on Spotify, the brand new album from Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express. The countdown is on to 8th May! worldcircuit.lnk.to/Ranjha

‘Ranjha’, the brand new single from Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express, is out now wherever you stream music! Listen to ‘Ranjha’: worldcircuit.lnk.to/ranjhasingle

Two titans of music collaborate. @OumouSangare performs live on French TV show 'Traffic Music' with the one and only Alicia Keys back in 2002. Happy International Women's Day!

Been enjoying 'Maame', the new album from Cheikh Lô? Get to know his glorious back catalogue via The Best of Cheikh Lô on Spotify. open.spotify.com/playlist/2oRkv…

A wonderful performance from #Afrocubism 15 years ago at Paris' Bataclan venue 🧡

Sunday listening with World Circuit ☕ Feel inspired by Abba's voice, and let her whisk you away.

Today marks 16 years of Toumani Diabaté's sublime solo record, The Mandé Variations. Released in 2008 to widespread acclaim, the kora master's virtuosic performances here expanded his masterful legacy - and in the years since its release, Diabaté's songs here have endured.

Today we celebrate @OumouSangare, one of Mali’s greatest voices and a true global icon of world music. Born on 25th February 1968 in Bamako, her extraordinary career has been defined by powerful vocals and bold storytelling. Happy Birthday, Oumou!

.@CheikhLo will appear at festivals across Europe, as well as his own headline shows this Spring. LONDON! Do not miss the chance to see the legendary Sengalese artist perform an intimate show at London's Jazz Cafe in March.

Sunday listening with World Circuit ☕ Perhaps switch to the decaf for this one... 'From Kinshasa' by Mbongwana Star.

.@Vieuxfarkatoure will be on the international festival trail this year alongside other tour dates! Head to vieuxfarkatoure.com/tour for more tour info.

Vieux Farka Touré plays international festivals this year, with Magnetic Fields Nomads and Sixth Sense in India this month, followed by Festival Ali Farka Touré in March, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April and The Eden in Scotland in June: vieuxfarkatoure.com/tour

Sunday listening with World Circuit ☕ Brew a hot coffee, put on your headphones, and take it all in.

Don't miss your chance to see Sengalese legend @CheikhLo this year off the back of the release of his brand new album 'Maame'. The multi-instrumentalist performs at London's Jazz Cafe on 24th March. Info: thejazzcafe.com/event/cheikh-lo