Here is the music that PRI's The World's DJ contributors say you should not have missed in 2013. We'll be highlighting a growing list as we count down to the end of the year with different DJs.
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Marius Asp of NRK in Oslo, Norway. His fave release this year is from the UK duo, Disclosure. Marius calls it the best club album in almost 15 years.
Tom Schnabel of KCRW in Santa Monica, California. He writes and hosts the online show Rhythm Planet.
Betto Arcos of KPFK's world music program Global Village. His favorite album is from singer Martirio Rodriguez and her son Raul. The duo hail from Spain.
Mannasseh Phiri of JOY-FM in Lusaka, Zambia, reviewed music from Africa. He was particularly enamored with Mokoomba, which he says represents the future of African music.
What's your favorite global music selection for 2013? Let us know in the comments below.
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