The Roots Music Report's
Top World Album Chart
for the Year of 2025
1 |  | Héritage by: Songhoy Blues  | Label: Transgressive Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
2 |  | Boleros Psicodélicos II by: Adrian Quesada | Label: ATO Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
3 |  | I Guess We're Not Alone by: The Beveled Edges | Label: Detrallas Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
4 |  | Raíces by: Valeria Stewart | Label: Antidote Sounds Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
5 |  | Power by: Grupo Pagan | Label: Subcat Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
6 |  | Que Paso by: Victoria Cardona | Label: Leggero Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
7 |  | Catalyst by: Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet  | Label: Cold Plunge Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
8 |  | Pistoleros by: Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics | Label: WFO Music Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist:  |
9 |  | Caracoles by: Orquesta Akokán | Label: Daptone Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
10 |  | Mother - Maa by: Somesh Mathur | Label: Sweet Beats Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
11 |  | Tension by: Mulatu Astatke | Label: Batov Records Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
12 |  | Maldito Animal (Deluxe Edition) by: The Point. | Label: Spaceflight Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
13 |  | TRUE STORY by: Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O | Label: New Soil Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
14 |  | Carrefour Des Anges by: Rémi Geffroy | Label: Modulor Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
15 |  | Tears of Injustice by: Mdou Moctar | Label: Matador Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
16 |  | La Pata Coja by: The Bongo Hop | Label: Underdog Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
17 |  | Son Con Guaguancó (Remastered 2025) by: Celia Cruz | Label: Craft Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist:   |
18 |  | Musique Originale De Films: Deuxième Tome by: Ahmed Malek | Label: Habibi Funk Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
19 |  | Hawalat (Habibi Funk 030) by: Charif Megarbane | Label: Groove Attack Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
20 |  | Seasons of the Road by: Alsarah & The Nubatones | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
21 |  | The Kasambwe Brothers by: The Kasambwe Brothers | Label: Mass MoCA Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
22 |  | Buya Buya by: Mahotella Queens | Label: Umsakazo Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
23 |  | Journey Through Life by: Femi Kuti | Label: Partisan Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
24 |  | Punku by: Punku | Label: Six Degrees Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
25 |  | La Vie Est Belle by: Amadou & Mariam | Label: Because Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
26 |  | Nubes Selva by: Grecia Alban | Label: Folkalist Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
27 |  | Funeral for Justice by: Mdou Moctar | Label: Matador Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
28 |  | Bird in Paradise by: The Cat Empire | Label: BMG Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
29 |  | Marching on by: Ozomatli | Label: Blue Elan Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist:  |
30 |  | Mapambazuko by: Ale Hop & Titi Bakorta | Label: Nyege Nyege Tapes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
31 |  | Faz Tempo by: Alvorada | Label: ARC Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
32 |  | Twist by: Ray Obiedo | Label: Rhythmus Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
33 |  | I Love Samba by: Diego Figueiredo | Label: Arbors Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
34 |  | Uncovered by: Al-Qasar | Label: WeWantSounds Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
35 |  | Sababu by: Aboubakar Traoré & Balima | Label: Zephyrus Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
36 |  | SOGOLO by: Witch | Label: Desert Daze Sound Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
37 |  | Another Place by: Pachyman | Label: ATO Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
38 |  | Ova by: Afro Celt Sound System | Label: Six Degrees Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
39 |  | Yarın Yoksa by: Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek | Label: Big Crown Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
40 |  | Mawja by: Aziza Brahim | Label: Glitterbeat Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
41 |  | Novela by: Ceu | Label: Urban Jungle Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
42 |  | Heavier Yet (Lays the Crownless Head) by: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 | Label: Record Kicks Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
43 |  | Fracassines by: Combo Daguerre | Label: Barbes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
44 |  | Antologia Vol. 2 by: Africa Negra | Label: Les Disques Bongo Joe Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
45 |  | Nijerusalem by: Mamman Sani | Label: Batov Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
46 |  | Usures by: Les Mécanos | Label: L-EMA Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
47 |  | Prelude to the Divine Realm - Pipa and Guqin by: Gao Hong and Zhao Xiaoxia | Label: ARC Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
48 |  | Mocofaia by: Luizinho do Jêje | Label: Rocinante Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
49 |  | Dinamarca by: Raphael Gimenes | Label: One World Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
50 |  | XOLO by: XIXA | Label: Jullian Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
51 |  | Nyron Higor by: Nyron Higor | Label: Far Out Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
52 |  | Marchita by: Silvana Estrada | Label: Glassnote Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
53 |  | Um Gosto De Sol by: Ceu | Label: Urban Jungle Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
54 |  | Exile by: Chronixx | Label: Forever Living Originals Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
55 |  | The Resonance Between by: Alam Khan, Arjun K. Verma, Del Sol Quartet | Label: AMMP Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
56 |  | A Terrible Beauty by: Christy Moore | Label: Claddagh Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
57 |  | Kiniata by: Kin'Gongolo Kiniata | Label: HELICO Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
58 |  | Nadir by: Sababa 5 | Label: Batov Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
59 |  | Hourglass by: Antibalas | Label: Daptone Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
60 |  | MVD LUV by: Juan Wauters | Label: Captured Tracks Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
61 |  | Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From? by: Made Kuti | Label: Mádé Kuti Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
62 |  | Vol III: Ancestros Futuros by: Cochemea | Label: Daptone Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
63 |  | Chronologic by: Caravan Palace | Label: Lone Diggers Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
64 |  | Camaradagem Póstuma by: Bríi | Label: Kaat Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
65 |  | Totally Right by: Wrong Way Up | Label: Soundway Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
66 |  | Ma Gitala by: Madalitso Band | Label: Les Disques Bongo Joe Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
67 |  | Primordial Soup by: Eje Eje | Label: Batov Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
68 |  | Baarakelaw by: Samba Toure | Label: Glitterbeat Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
69 |  | Carmen 404 by: Lolomis | Label: Airfono Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
70 |  | Isla Diferente by: Populous | Label: Latinambient Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
71 |  | Kembo by: Kingdom Molongi | Label: Nyege Nyege Tapes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
72 |  | RAQS (105-118BPM) by: Farhot | Label: Kabul Fire Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
73 |  | L'amour à La Folie by: Amadou & Mariam | Label: Because Music Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
74 |  | BLXXD & FYAH by: Keznamdi | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
75 |  | Off World by: Flying Vipers | Label: Easy Star Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
76 |  | Mediterraneo Tropical by: Didje Doo | Label: Turntables on the Hudson Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
77 |  | Brooklyn Riddim by: SunDub | Label: Easy Star Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
78 |  | Electro Baghdad by: SHIRAN & BAKAL | Label: Batov Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
79 |  | Kutenda-Gratitude (feat. ZiMBiRA) by: Zivanai Masango | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
80 |  | Earth is Begging by: Sunbörn & Clap! Clap! | Label: Wah Wah 45s Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
81 |  | Mariwo by: Juan Megna Group | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
82 |  | Nouskaa Sisaret by: Sinimuso | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
83 |  | Onda by: Joao Selva | Label: Underdog Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
84 |  | Monolam by: Khana Bierbood | Label: Guruguru Brain Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
85 |  | El Sonido Bastardo by: Danzón El Gato | Label: Lovemonk Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
86 |  | Kama Kuntu by: Christine Zayed | Label: T-Rec Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
87 |  | Así Es El Mundo by: Eljuri | Label: Manovill Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
88 |  | Once Upon a Time by: Meriem Ben Amor | Label: Electrofone Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
89 |  | Radio Sechaba by: Bokani Dyer | Label: Brownswood Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
90 |  | Switched-On by: Pachyman | Label: ATO Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
91 |  | Voces De Mi Familia by: Alex Cuba | Label: Caracol Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
92 |  | Africa Yontii by: Tidiane Thiam | Label: Sahel Sounds Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
93 |  | Get the Message by: KOKOROKO | Label: Brownswood Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
94 |  | Túnel Acústico by: Marcos Valle | Label: Far Out Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
95 |  | Tradisyon by: Wesli | Label: Cumbancha Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
96 |  | Chapter III: We Return to Light by: Anoushka Shankar | Label: LEITER Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
97 |  | Cacofonia by: Gabriel da Rosa | Label: Stones Throw Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
98 |  | Eostre by: Natalie Padilla | Label: Heartseed Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
99 |  | Fontana Rosa by: Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 | Label: Légère Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
100 |  | Treasure Self Love by: Lila Iké | Label: Ineffable Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
101 |  | Tropical Desert by: BABON | Label: Wonderwheel Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
102 |  | Batakari by: Ata Kak | Label: Awesome Tapes from Africa Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
103 |  | Nusantara Beat by: Nusantara Beat | Label: Glitterbeat Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
104 |  | Forbundet by: Garmarna | Label: Season of Mist Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
105 |  | Could We Be More by: KOKOROKO | Label: Brownswood Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
106 |  | Dindin by: Kimi Djabaté | Label: Cumbancha Sub Genre: African Connect with the Artist: |
107 |  | The Charanga Syndicate by: Ali Bello | Label: Circle 9 Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
108 |  | Refugees by: Jimmy Cliff | Label: UMG Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist:  |
109 |  | Ventre Unique by: Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp | Label: Les Disques Bongo Joe Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
110 |  | Jore Jore by: Ildiko Kali | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
111 |  | Pacífico Maravilla by: Nidia Gongora | Label: Positivo Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
112 |  | Prison Oval Rock - 40th Anniversary Edition by: Barrington Levy | Label: VP Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
113 |  | Spiritual War by: Immy Owusu | Label: Hope Street Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
114 |  | 16 Sri Lankan Piano Isles by: Tanya Ekanayaka | Label: ARC Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
115 |  | Rezo Al Agua by: Marina y su Melao | Label: Lovemonk Discos Buenos Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
116 |  | Trésor Magnétique by: Francis Bebey | Label: Africa Seven Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
117 |  | Koren by: Tereza Catarov | Label: PK Musik Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
118 |  | Local Spirits by: La Chooma | Label: Batov Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
119 |  | Soul Ecstasy by: Chandrika Tandon | Label: Soul Chants Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
120 |  | Maroon Futures by: Afro Yaqui Music Collective | Label: Neuma Sub Genre: African Connect with the Artist: |
121 |  | Note to Self by: Jah9 | Label: VP Music Group Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
122 |  | Folk Hero by: House of Hamill | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
123 |  | Ginga by: Flavia Coelho | Label: PIAS Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
124 |  | History of House by: Soweto Gospel Choir | Label: music is fun/House of Latroit Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
125 |  | Borderline by: Duo Bud | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
126 |  | Little Further by: Aurora Hentunen | Label: Eclipse Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
127 |  | Ekonda by: Aina | Label: Musique de Siberie Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
128 |  | Balvvosbaiki by: Annamaret | Label: Uksi Productions Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
129 |  | Traces and Roots by: Namritha Nori | Label: Moonlight Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
130 |  | Rizituals by: Xanthoula Dakovanou | Label: Mousa Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
131 |  | Rajas (On the Border) by: Kajsa Balto | Label: DAT Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
132 |  | Hinar by: Rewsan | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
133 |  | Coexistence by: Dal:um | Label: Tak:til Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
134 |  | Oy Vesna Krasna by: Karolina Wegrzyn | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
135 |  | Ekoya by: Jupiter & Okwess | Label: Airfono Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
136 |  | The East is Not a Fantasy by: Chung-Ching Chen | Label: Wind Music Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
137 |  | Mountain Aires by: Esbe | Label: NewCat Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
138 |  | VAIVAIK by: Sauljaljui | Label: Wind Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
139 |  | Desturi by: Kasiva Mutua | Label: Delicious Tunes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
140 |  | Menta Selvatica by: Mila Trani | Label: Segell Microscopi Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
141 |  | Kinetic by: Black Flower | Label: Sdban Ultra Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
142 |  | Hudey by: Mircan Kaya | Label: UCM Productions Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
143 |  | Soothe My Soul Songs from Our South African Church by: Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Label: Mambazo Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
144 |  | SOL by: Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos | Label: Olindo Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
145 |  | Vapor by: Sandra Martins | Label: Resonance Music Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
146 |  | The Garden of Otava by: Barbora Xu | Label: Nordic Notes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
147 |  | Maa Palaa by: Paivi Hirvonen | Label: Nordic Notes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
148 |  | A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise in Unity) by: Florence Adooni | Label: Philophon Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
149 |  | Aroma by: Eleanna Pitsikaki | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
150 |  | Devocean by: Manika Kaur | Label: Six Degrees Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
151 |  | Pagan Soul by: Nama Dama | Label: Vavla Vibes Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
152 |  | Aristophobia Nervosa by: Lia Hide | Label: Amour Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
153 |  | In Between by: Elana Sasson | Label: PKMusik Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
154 |  | Sunwise by: Brighde Chaimbeul | Label: Tak:til Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
155 |  | Yorukluk by: Elena Baklava | Label: CPL-Music Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
156 |  | Mirra by: Benedicte Maurseth | Label: Hubro Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
157 |  | Africa Express Presents... Bahidorá by: Africa Express | Label: World Circuit Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
158 |  | This Love is Forever by: Fatbabs | Label: Big Scoop Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
159 |  | Echoes of the Orient by: Katie Yao Morgan | Label: ARC Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
160 |  | Sembianze by: Irene Amata | Label: Prodastar Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
161 |  | Truvatura by: Luisa Briguglio | Label: Liburia Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
162 |  | The Earth is Moving by: Zhenya Wind | Label: Self-Release Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
163 |  | Verve by: Livia Mattos | Label: Brasil Calling Sub Genre: World Connect with the Artist: |
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