2023 was a remarkable year for international music! These standout releases are not a “best of,” but what I listened to at home and played for you on Musica Mundi, African Roots, Corriente, and Sleepless Nights (Global & Groove Edition). Of many stellar recordings, two favorites are from Indian vocalist MD Pallavi and Brazilian sonic artist Luiaz Lian. Read about them here:
https://andiotto.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-broken-ships https://luizalian.bandcamp.com/album/7-estrelas-quem-arrancou-o-c-u Better yet – skip the reading and just listen. Enjoy!
| Artist | Album | Label | |
| 1 | MD Pallavi & Andi Otto | Songs for Broken Ships | Pingipung |
| 2 | Luiza Lian | 7 Estrelas | RISCO seal |
| 3 | Chief Adjuah | Bark Out Thunder, Roar Out Lightning | Ropeadope |
| 4 | VA, selected by DJ Kobayashi | Middle Eastern Grooves | Batov Records |
| 5 | Aluminé Guerrero & Yeahman | Hierba Mala |
Wonderwheel Recordings
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| 6 | Bokanté | History |
Real World Records
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| 7 | Moriah Plaza | Moriah Plaza | Batov Records |
| 8 | Novalima | La Danza – Part 1 |
Six Degrees Records
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| 9 | Ekiti Sound | Drum Money | Crammed Discs |
| 10 | Rex Omar | Rex Omar |
Soundway Records
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