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KEXP World music charts for 2013
Week: 5/10/2013 - 5/16/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Major Lazer | Free the Universe | Secretly Canadian/Mad Decent |
| 2. | Bombino | Nomad | Nonesuch |
| 3. | Femi Kuti | No Place For My Dream | Knitting Factory |
| 4. | Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jama Ko | Outhere |
| 5. | La Yegros | Viene de Mi | ZZK |
| 6. | Kobo Town | Jumbie in the Jukebox | Stonetree/Cumbancha |
| 7. | Cascadia '10 | Cascadia '10 | self-released |
| 8. | Os Mutantes | Fool Metal Jack | Krian |
| 9. | (Various) | Sedayeh Del | Pharaway Sounds |
| 10. | (Various) | Live from Festival Au Desert 2012 | Clermont |
Week: 5/03/2013 - 5/09/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Major Lazer | Free the Universe | Secretly Canadian/Mad Decent |
| 2. | Femi Kuti | No Place For My Dream | Knitting Factory |
| 3. | Bombino | Nomad | Nonesuch |
| 4. | La Yegros | Viene de Mi | ZZK |
| 5. | Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jama Ko | Outhere |
| 6. | Kobo Town | Jumbie in the Jukebox | Stonetree/Cumbancha |
| 7. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 8. | Cascadia '10 | Cascadia '10 | self-released |
| 9. | Os Mutantes | Fool Metal Jack | Krian |
| 10. | Dieuf-Dieul de Thies | Aw Sa Yone Vol. 1 | Teranga Beat |
Week: 4/19/2012 - 4/25/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Major Lazer | Free the Universe | Secretly Canadian/Mad Decent |
| 2. | Os Mutantes | Fool Metal Jack | Krian |
| 3. | La Yegros | Viene de MI | ZZK |
| 4. | Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jama Ko | Outhere |
| 5. | Bombino | Nomad | Nonesuch |
| 6. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 7. | Palenke Soultribe | Mar | Soultribe |
| 8. | Kobo Town | Jumbie in the Jukebox | Stonetree/Cumbancha |
| 9. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 10. | Making Movies | A La Deriva | self-released |
Week: 4/12/2012 - 4/18/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bombino | Nomad | Nonesuch |
| 2. | Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jama Ko | Outhere |
| 3. | Os Mutantes | Fool Metal Jack | Krian |
| 4. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 5. | Cascadia '10 | Cascadia '10 | self-released |
| 6. | Kobo Town | Jumbie in the Jukebox | Stonetree/Cumbancha |
| 7. | La Yegros | Viene de MI | ZZK |
| 8. | (Various) | Khat Thaleth | Stronghold Sound |
| 9. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 10. | Making Movies | A La Deriva | self-released |
Week: 4/05/2012 - 4/11/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bombino | Nomad | Nonesuch |
| 2. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Polen |
| 3. | Os Mutantes | Fool Metal Jack | Krian |
| 4. | Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jama Ko | Outhere |
| 5. | Kobo Town | Jumbie in the Jukebox | Stonetree/Cumbancha |
| 6. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 7. | Cascadia '10 | Cascadia '10 | self-released |
| 8. | (Various) | Khat Thaleth | Stronghold Sound |
| 9. | Making Movies | A La Deriva | self-released |
| 10. | Palenke Soultribe | Mar | Soultribe |
Week: 3/29/2012 - 4/04/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jama Ko | Outhere |
| 2. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 3. | Kobo Town | Jumbie in the Jukebox | Stonetree/Cumbancha |
| 4. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 5. | Frikstailers | En Son de Paz | ZZK |
| 6. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 7. | Dengue Fever | In The Ley Lines | Tuk Tuk |
| 8. | (Various) | Khat Thaleth | Stronghold Sound |
| 9. | Roge | Brenguele | Coqueiro Verde |
| 10. | Making Movies | A La Deriva | self-released |
Week: 3/22/2012 - 3/28/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 2. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 3. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 4. | (Various) | Khat Thaleth | Stronghold Sound |
| 5. | Frikstailers | En Son de Paz | ZZK |
| 6. | (Various) | Dabke: Sounds of the Syrian Houran | Sham Palace |
| 7. | Palenke Soultribe | Mar | Soultribe |
| 8. | David Starfire | Ascend | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Roge | Brenguele | Coqueiro Verde |
| 10. | Making Movies | A La Deriva | self-released |
Week: 3/15/2012 - 3/21/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 2. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 3. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 4. | Frikstailers | En Son de Paz | ZZK |
| 5. | (Various) | Khat Thaleth | Stronghold Sound |
| 6. | Roge | Brenguele | Coqueiro Verde |
| 7. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 8. | (Various) | Dabke: Sounds of the Syrian Houran | Sham Palace |
| 9. | Making Movies | A La Deriva | self-released |
| 10. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
Week: 3/08/2012 - 3/14/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | Los Amigos Invisibles | Repeat After Me | Nacional |
| 3. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 4. | Frikstailers | En Son de Paz | ZZK |
| 5. | David Starfire | Ascend | Six Degrees |
| 6. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 7. | (Various) | Pop Yeh Yeh: Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970 | Sublime Frequencies |
| 8. | Roge | Brenguele | Coqueiro Verde |
| 9. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 10. | (Various) | Dabke: Sounds of the Syrian Houran | Sham Palace |
Week: 3/01/2012 - 3/07/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boogat | El Dorado Sunset | Maisonnette |
| 2. | David Starfire | Ascend | Six Degrees |
| 3. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 4. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 5. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 6. | Roge | Brenguele | Coqueiro Verde |
| 7. | (Various) | Pop Yeh Yeh: Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970 | Sublime Frequencies |
| 8. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Frikstailers | En Son de Paz | ZZK |
| 10. | Guelewar | Touki Ba Banjul: Acid Trip From Banjul to Dakar | Kindred Spirits |
Week: 2/22/2012 - 2/28/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 2. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 3. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 4. | Guelewar | Touki Ba Banjul: Acid Trip From Banjul to Dakar | Kindred Spirits |
| 5. | (Various) | Pop Yeh Yeh: Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970 | Sublime Frequencies |
| 6. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 7. | (Various) | Surinam! Boogie & Disco Funk from the Surinamese Danse Floors | Kindred Spirits |
| 8. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Fela | The Best Of The Black President 2 | Kalakuta Sunrise/Knitting Factory |
| 10. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
Week: 2/15/2012 - 2/21/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 2. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 3. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 4. | Guelewar | Touki Ba Banjul: Acid Trip From Banjul to Dakar | Kindred Spirits |
| 5. | (Various) | Pop Yeh Yeh: Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970 | Sublime Frequencies |
| 6. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 7. | (Various) | Surinam! Boogie & Disco Funk from the Surinamese Danse Floors | Kindred Spirits |
| 8. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 9. | Fela | The Best Of The Black President 2 | Kalakuta Sunrise/Knitting Factory |
| 10. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
Week: 2/08/2012 - 2/14/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 2. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 3. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
| 4. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 5. | Guelewar | Touki Ba Banjul: Acid Trip From Banjul to Dakar | Kindred Spirits |
| 6. | (Various) | Pop Yeh Yeh: Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970 | Kindred Spirits |
| 7. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 8. | (Various) | Surinam! Boogie & Disco Funk from the Surinamese Danse Floors | Kindred Spirits |
| 9. | Fela | The Best Of The Black President 2 | Kalakuta Sunrise/Knitting Factory |
| 10. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
Week: 2/01/2012 - 2/07/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | (Various) | Pop Yeh Yeh: Psychedelic Rock from Singapore and Malaysia 1964-1970 | Sublime Frequencies |
| 2. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 3. | Ballake Sissoko | At Peace | Six Degrees |
| 4. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 5. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 6. | (Various) | Surinam! Boogie & Disco Funk from the Surinamese Dance Floors | Kindred Spirits |
| 7. | Lee "Scratch" Perry and Friends | Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomixes | Trojan |
| 8. | (Various) | The Sound Doctor: Black Ark Singles and Dub Plates 1972-1978 | Pressure Sounds |
| 9. | Guelewar | Touki Ba Banjul: Acid Trip From Banjul to Dakar | Kindred Spirits |
| 10. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
Week: 1/25/2013 - 1/31/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 2. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 3. | Red Baraat | Shruggy Ji | Sinj |
| 4. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 5. | Super Hi-Fi | Dub to the Bone | Electric Cowbell |
| 6. | (Various) | The Sound Doctor: Black Ark Singles and Dub Plates 1972-1978 | Pressure Sounds |
| 7. | Fela | The Best Of The Black President 2 | Kalakuta Sunrise/Knitting Factory |
| 8. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
| 9. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 10. | Lee "Scratch" Perry | Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomixes | Trojan |
Week: 1/18/2013 - 1/24/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 3. | Lee "Scratch" Perry and Friends | Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomixes | Trojan |
| 4. | (Various) | The Sound Doctor: Black Ark Singles and Dub Plates 1972-1978 | Pressure Sounds |
| 5. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 6. | Super Hi-Fi | Dub to the Bone | Electric Cowbell |
| 7. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 8. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 9. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 10. | Guelewar | Touki Ba Banjul: Acid Trip From Banjul to Dakar | Kindred Spirits |
Week: 1/11/2013 - 1/17/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 3. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 4. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 5. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
| 6. | (Various) | Surinam! Boogie & Disco Funk from the Surinamese Dance Floors | Kindred Spirits |
| 7. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 8. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 9. | (Various) | The Sound Doctor: Black Ark Singles and Dub Plates 1972-1978 | Pressure Sounds |
| 10. | Lee "Scratch" Perry and Friends | Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomixes | Trojan |
Week: 1/04/2013 - 1/10/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 2. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 3. | The Lions | This Generation | Stones Throw |
| 4. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 5. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 6. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 7. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
| 8. | (Various) | The Sound Doctor: Black Ark Singles and Dub Plates 1972-1978 | Pressure Sounds |
| 9. | Lijadu Sisters | Horizon Unlimited | Knitting Factory |
| 10. | Lee "Scratch" Perry and Friends | Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomixes | Trojan |
Week: 12/28/2012 - 1/03/2013
| Rank | Artist | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bomba Estereo | Elegancia Tropical | Polen |
| 2. | Empresarios | El Sonido Magico | Fort Knox |
| 3. | Lee "Scratch" Perry and Friends | Disco Devil: The Jamaican Discomix | Trojan |
| 4. | Domenico | Cine Prive | Plug Research |
| 5. | (Various) | Diablos del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 | Analog Africa |
| 6. | Alfonso Lovo | La Gigantona | The Numero Group |
| 7. | Lijadu Sisters | Horizon Unlimited | Knitting Factory |
| 8. | (Various) | Ivory Coast Soul 2 | Hot Casa |
| 9. | (Various) | The Sound Doctor: Black Ark Singles and Dub Plates 1972-1978 | Pressure Sounds |
| 10. | Los Cenzontles | Regeneration | Los Cenzontles |