Tunes spun on The World between our reports for June 1, 2011. Artists featured are: Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Edmar Castaneda, Bombino, Laliya, Pierre Bensusan, Orquestra Do Fuba, Oki Dub Ainu Band, Yoshida Brothers, Habib Koite & Bamada, Markku Lepisto.
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