Tunes spun between segments on The World for Friday, January 3, 2013 include:
SONG: Abu Simbel
ARTIST: Ali Hassan Kuban
CD TITLE: The Rough Guide to Arabic Cafe (2nd edition)
CD LABEL: World Music Network
SONG: Kashaniya
ARTIST: Salaam
CD TITLE: Train to Basra
CD LABEL: Salaam Band
SONG: Pony Ride
ARTIST: Neil Finn
CD TITLE: Dizzy Heights
CD LABEL: Lester Records
SONG: Fela Chief Priest
ARTIST: Anergy Afrobeat
CD TITLE: The Rough Guide to The Best African Music You've Never Heard
CD LABEL: World Music Network
ARTIST: Sharq Ensemble
CD TITLE: Revival
CD LABEL: KMP Limited
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