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Cover art for albums of multiple artists included on The World's 2021 music playlist. Clockwise, starting from the top left image: 'Suba' by Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita; 'El Alimento' by Cimafunk; 'Deja' by Bomba Estereo; 'Seeking New Gods' by Gruff Rhys;

Dance with The World, 2021 edition: A playlist

Forget political crises, breakthroughs in space exploration and crypto: Here is The World’s 2021 music recommendations to get you dancing into the new year.

Dance with The World, 2021 edition: A playlist
Eryk Bean is in charge of quality control and product development at Gibson Bagpipes

A small company in New Hampshire exports their handcrafted bagpipes worldwide

A small company in New Hampshire exports their handcrafted bagpipes worldwide
A sample of The World's favorite music picks for 2017

Our 14 favorite albums of 2017

Our 14 favorite albums of 2017
Banner at this year's WOMEX being held in Budapest

Despite threat of a boycott, one of the largest world music festivals is now underway

Despite threat of a boycott, one of the largest world music festivals is now underway
Listening to our picks of 2014?

Here's our must-listen music of 2014

Here's our must-listen music of 2014
A selfie in front of the marquee at the Hammersmith Apollo. Kate Bush as called her series of concerts 'Before the Dawn'

Kate Bush fans from around the globe descend on a London pub

Kate Bush fans from around the globe have picked a pub near the Hammersmith Apollo as a central meeting place. It's become a place to gather and share the excitement before catching one of the singer's sold-out shows, her first in 35 years.

Kate Bush fans from around the globe descend on a London pub
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Music heard on the air for August 26, 2014

These are the tunes played between segments on The World for August 26, 2014

Music heard on the air for August 26, 2014
Brighton beach

Here are six of our global songs of the summer

Anchor Marco Werman and World director April Peavey play their favorite new music for the summer.

Here are six of our global songs of the summer
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Here's the music you should have heard in 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, PRI's The World is offering the favorite music picks of the year from our DJs around the globe.

Here's the music you should have heard in 2013
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Summer Music: Global Hit Recommendations

The World's Marco Werman and Producer April Peavey discuss their favorite CDs to bring to the pool party. We were wondering what global sounds are on your summer playlist?

Summer Music: Global Hit Recommendations
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Didn't make it to the Global Hit, But still Heard on The World

Didn't make it to the Global Hit, But still Heard on The World
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Global Hit - Sa Dingding

The World's April Peavey has a profile of Chinese singer Sa Dingding. She's proud to represent China around the globe, even in the face of criticism over Tibet and human rights.

Global Hit - Sa Dingding