Fairly recently out is Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté's In The Heart Of The Moon, which is a truly lovely album of duets.
Salif Keita's Moffou is one from a couple of years ago - not the remix album but the original - and it too is a real return to form for him. That guy could sing commercials for Walmart and make them into a mystical experience.
What about moving off into Eastern Europe - try Goran Bregovic for Balkan gypsy music. Tales and Songs From Weddings and Funerals is a good one - the kinetic energy generated by the brass arrangements is pretty amazing. Lucky to have seen him perform 3 times now, and it is always the best party in town.
A little more arty from the same region is Savina Yannatou & Primavera en Salonico. Sumiglia is one of the best world music albums released this year - beautiful singing and haunting arrangements.
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