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Album covers of some of the allbums from artists included in the end-of-year music playlist with recommendations from The World staff. Clockwise, startiing from the top left corner: Adrian Quesada's "Boleros Psicodélicos," Sillvana Estrada's "Marchita," V

A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist

Music is part of The World’s DNA and, as it turns out, it is something many of the show’s staff appreciate. This playlist with their recommendations will take you on a journey around the globe.

A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist
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Music heard on the air for December 2, 2014

Music heard on the air for December 2, 2014
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Music heard on the air for November 18, 2014

Music heard on the air for November 18, 2014
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Music heard on the air for November 13, 2014

Music heard on the air for November 13, 2014
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Music heard on the air for October 24, 2014

Music heard on the air for October 24, 2014
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Music heard on the air for October 21, 2014

These are the tunes played between segments on The World for Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Music heard on the air for October 21, 2014
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Mali's Vieux Farka Touré performs a song off his latest album

Vieux Farka Touré of Mali helped produce the music that accompanied the World Cup in 2010. His latest album, 'Mon Pays' (My Country), dropped earlier this year and he stopped by The World recently to perform 'Ay Bakoy,' the last track.

Mali's Vieux Farka Touré performs a song off his latest album
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Music Heard on the Air for October 25, 2013

Music Heard on the Air for October 25, 2013
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A Song for Peace Born Amid Struggle in Mali

The song was recorded by JeConte and the Mali All-Stars and a host of other well-known Malian musicians including Khaira Arby and Vieux Farka Toure.

A Song for Peace Born Amid Struggle in Mali
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The Touré-Raichel Collective Releases 'The Tel Aviv Session'

Idan Raichel and Vieux Farka Touré are bestselling artists in their respective countries: Israel and Mali. A chance encounter at an airport in Germany led to a collaboration that is now out on CD titled "The Touré-Raichel Collective."

The Touré-Raichel Collective Releases 'The Tel Aviv Session'

Music Heard on The Air, Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Music Heard on The Air, Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Mali's Vieux Farka Toure rocks World Cup ceremony

The vuvuzela was heard at every World Cup match in South Africa. Thousands of them in unison were annoying and dangerous to the ears. But there were pleasing sounds as well. Malian musician Vieux Farka Toure played in Johannesburg.

Mali's Vieux Farka Toure rocks World Cup ceremony