The Best of Global Hit
Marco Werman goes back over a year’s worth of Global Hits from "The World" and gives us his picks of the best. Of the nine recordings chosen, three are from Nigeria, three are from the U.S. Four of the nine artists are women.
These tracks represent some of the mot popular music featured in 2008.
Artist: Buika
Album: Nina de Fuego
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Artist: Yael Naim
Album: Yael Naim
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Artist: Nigeria Special
Album: Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds, & Nigerian Blues, 1970-76
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Artist: Nomo
Album: Ghost Rock
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Artist: Vampire Weekend
Album: Vampire Weekend
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Artist: Ben Sollee
Album: Learning to Bend
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Artist: Natacha Atlas
Album: Ana Hina
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Artist: Asa
Album: Asa
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