International Music Reviews

Explore sounds from further afield with the Music Critic International section. We bring the best of Latin, International and World sounds together in a single category to highlight music missing from the mainstream.

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  Né So

  By Rokia Traoré

  Great, based on reviews by 6 critics

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  Release date: Feb 12, 2016
  Genre: International
• 90
  

  Live in Paris

  By Tinariwen

  Fantastic, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Nov 20, 2015
  Genre: International
• 72
  

  Manual

  By Boogarins

  Very Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Oct 30, 2015
  Genre: Latin
• 74
  

  Gates of Gold

  By Los Lobos

  Great, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Sep 25, 2015
  Genre: Latin
• 67
  

  Bahdeni Nami

  By Omar Souleyman

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 13 critics

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  Release date: Jul 24, 2015
  Genre: International
• 84
  

  1973-1980

  By Amara Toure

  Exceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Jun 30, 2015
  Genre: International
• 91
  

  From Kinshasa

  By Mbongwana Star

  Fantastic, based on reviews by 5 critics

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  Release date: May 19, 2015
  Genre: International
• 79
  

  Ba Power

  By Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba

  Excellent, based on reviews by 6 critics

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  Release date: May 12, 2015
  Genre: International
• 74
  

  Mariachi El Bronx (III)

  By Mariachi El Bronx

  Great, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Nov 4, 2014
  Genre: Latin
• 78
  

  Beware the Fetish

  By Kasai Allstars

  Great, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Jun 24, 2014
  Genre: International
• 82
  

  Toumani & Sidiki

  By Toumani Diabaté

  Excellent, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: May 19, 2014
  Genre: International
• 70
  

  Tincian

  By 9Bach

  Very Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: May 13, 2014
  Genre: International
• 64
  

  Corazón

  By Santana

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: May 6, 2014
  Genre: Latin
• 54
  

  Sex and Love

  By Enrique Iglesias

  Acceptable, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Mar 18, 2014
  Genre: Latin
• 77
  

  Emmaar

  By Tinariwen

  Great, based on reviews by 13 critics

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  Release date: Feb 11, 2014
  Genre: International
• 84
  

  Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz & Twoubadou
  Sounds, 1960-1978

  By Various Artists

  Exceptionally Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Jan 28, 2014
  Genre: International
• 80
  

  Revelation

  By Los Lonely Boys

  Excellent, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Jan 21, 2014
  Genre: Latin
• 80
  

  Africa Express Presents: Maison des Jeunes

  By Various Artists

  Excellent, based on a review by 1 critic

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  Release date: Dec 9, 2013
  Genre: International
• 80
  

  Chatma

  By Tamikrest

  Excellent, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Oct 1, 2013
  Genre: International
• 76
  

  Kaani

  By Tal National

  Great, based on reviews by 5 critics

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  Release date: Sep 10, 2013
  Genre: International
• 74
  

  Pura Vida Conspiracy

  By Gogol Bordello

  Great, based on reviews by 11 critics

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  Release date: Jul 23, 2013
  Genre: Latin
• 74
  

  Albala

  By Samba Touré

  Great, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Jul 23, 2013
  Genre: International
• 74
  

  No Place for My Dream

  By Femi Kuti

  Great, based on reviews by 5 critics

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  Release date: Jun 25, 2013
  Genre: International
• 59
  

  Fool Metal Jack

  By Os Mutantes

  Satisfactory, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Apr 30, 2013
  Genre: Latin
• 74
  

  Power Punch

  By Owiny Sigoma Band

  Great, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Apr 16, 2013
  Genre: International
• 91
  

  Beautiful Africa

  By Rokia Traoré

  Fantastic, based on reviews by 5 critics

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  Release date: Apr 8, 2013
  Genre: International
• 80
  

  Jama Ko

  By Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba

  Excellent, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Apr 2, 2013
  Genre: International
• 60
  

  Talé

  By Salif Keita

  Satisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic

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  Release date: Mar 18, 2013
  Genre: International
• 80
  

  The Village

  By Monoswezi

  Excellent, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Jan 29, 2013
  Genre: International
• 74
  

  En Yay Sah

  By Janka Nabay

  Great, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Aug 7, 2012
  Genre: International
• 84
  

  Debo Band

  By Debo Band

  Exceptionally Good, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Jul 10, 2012
  Genre: International
• 70
  

  A Curva Da Cintura

  By Arnaldo Antunes

  Very Good, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Jun 19, 2012
  Genre: International
• 60
  

  He Is #1

  By Malawi Mouse Boys

  Satisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic

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  Release date: Jun 5, 2012
  Genre: International
• 65
  

  Koima

  By Sidi Touré

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Apr 17, 2012
  Genre: International
• 65
  

  Appia Kwa Bridge

  By Ebo Taylor

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Apr 17, 2012
  Genre: International
• 76
  

  Folila

  By Amadou & Mariam

  Great, based on reviews by 10 critics

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  Release date: Apr 10, 2012
  Genre: International
• 75
  

  An Letah [EP]

  By Janka Nabay

  Great, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Mar 19, 2012
  Genre: International
• 66
  

  Live At Carnegie Hall

  By Caetano Veloso/David Byrne

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 6 critics

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  Release date: Mar 13, 2012
  Genre: World
• 66
  

  Area 52

  By Rodrigo y Gabriela

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 10 critics

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  Release date: Jan 24, 2012
  Genre: Latin
• 76
  

  Mariachi El Bronx (II)

  By Mariachi El Bronx

  Great, based on reviews by 5 critics

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  Release date: Aug 2, 2011
  Genre: Latin
• 80
  

  In Trance

  By Juju

  Excellent, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Jun 13, 2011
  Genre: International
• 77
  

  Zayna Jumma

  By Group Doueh

  Great, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: May 24, 2011
  Genre: International
• 70
  

  Canta Lechuza

  By Helado Negro

  Very Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: May 9, 2011
  Genre: Latin
• 72
  

  Rockpango

  By Los Lonely Boys

  Very Good, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Mar 29, 2011
  Genre: Latin
• 70
  

  Cotonou Club

  By Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

  Very Good, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Mar 28, 2011
  Genre: International
• 60
  

  Musica + Alma + Sexo

  By Ricky Martin

  Satisfactory, based on a review by 1 critic

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  Release date: Feb 1, 2011
  Genre: Latin
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  Songs From a Zulu Farm

  By Ladysmith Black Mambazo

  Fairly Good, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Feb 1, 2011
  Genre: International
• 75
  

  Sahel Folk

  By Sidi Toure & Friends

  Great, based on reviews by 2 critics

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  Release date: Jan 25, 2011
  Genre: International
• 77
  

  Laru Beya

  By Aurelio

  Great, based on reviews by 4 critics

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  Release date: Jan 18, 2011
  Genre: Latin
• 95
  

  Sale el Sol

  By Shakira

  Phenomenal, based on reviews by 3 critics

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  Release date: Oct 19, 2010
  Genre: Latin