Best of 2018 – Top 11 Global Albums
What an amazing and abundant year for modern global rhythms. Here are Rhythma’s top 11 picks. Please do some research and immerse yourself in each release. Below I have added some notes to help you with your research. If you like them – buy them and then share your discoveries with your friends and family. If you like them seek out their next show(s). Go out and support these artists and be sure to check out the live in studio with Seun Kuti.
| Artist | Album | Featured Track | Notes |
| Ammar 808 | Maghreb United | Ain essouda (feat. Cheb Hassen Tej) | Tunisian electronica inspired by the TR-808. |
| Fatoumata Diawara | Fenfo (Something To Say) | Nterini | Lovely Malian spirit back and bolder than ever. |
| Aby Ngana Diop | Hunchin’ All Night | Michael Ozone’s Lital Rhythm | Clever collection of global remixes. |
| Khruangbin | Con Todo El Mundo | Maria También | Infectious psychedelia with worldly flavor. |
| Florian Pellissier Quintet | Bijou voyou caillou | Fuck with the Police | Finest French jazz – period. |
| Kassin | Relax | Relax | Modern Brazilian disco and funk – true the roots. |
| Malphino | Visit Malphino | Molienda | Mythological cumbia. |
| Gabacho Maroc | Tawassoi | Amara Moussaoui | Morroco meets Gnawa. |
| Guy One | #1 | Bangere Tomme? | Kologo master from North Ghana. |
| Hailu Mergia | Lala Belu | Yefikir Engurguro | Ethiopian keyboard master. |
| Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 | Black Times | Struggle Sounds | The youngest of Fela’s sons with his best release yet. |
