From Persian-Australian composer and tar virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi comes Convergence: a musical dialogue moving across time and culture. Written for tar (the traditional Iranian lute), voice, percussion and string trio, the album is grounded in both contemporary and classical Persian poetry. The work draws on texts that span generations, placing the human voice at its centre - where the philosophical depth of classical literature meets the immediacy of contemporary expression.

Shika Shika presents Huaynos Floridos, the third album by Argentine artist, researcher, and educator Gregorio Quirós. In this new work, Quirós delves into huayno as an expanding field, exploring its possibilities through an instrumentation that overflows the boundaries of the Andes. Colombian chonta marimbas, Mexican jaranas, Argentine percussion and bass drums, along with other Latin American instruments, shape a sonic palette that travels the continent from north to south, proposing a renewed, bold, and contemporary timbre.

Putumayo Discovery’s upcoming album, Lotus Lounge (Friday, May 15th), blends global acoustic traditions, cross-cultural fusions, and subtle electronic textures into a beautifully entrancing soundtrack for the spa, sauna, or simply switching off. In recent years, the appetite for music that transports, soothes, and connects has grown alongside a broader embrace of wellness culture worldwide, and this collection speaks directly to that moment.

The iconic Saharan rock band’s sixth album, Assikel, is by turns intimate, raw and deeply atmospheric. Recorded on analogue tape, with the band playing live and direct, the album fully captures their instinctive interplay and hypnotic presence. Songs of resistance, community and longing. Music for this moment. Featuring: Ibrahim Ag Alhabib (Tinariwen)

Drummer and composer Kulusé Souriant presents his debut album, Douvan — a work of contrasts, deeply lyrical and unmistakably personal. “I started thinking about my identity as human being and as artist, about my role in this society” says Kulusé, “and I tried to write a music that sounded like me. But I also gave my musicians the freedom to evolve my initial ideas to build a collective vision.” Written after a journey back to his native island of Guadeloupe, Douvan (which means “forward” in Creole) is a call to reconnect with what truly matters: with oneself, with nature, and with others, in order to move ahead with greater harmony and purpose.

Alternesia Revisited is a re-imagining of Jon Iverson's ground-breaking world-gamelan-fusion album Alternesia first issued in 1998.

Join guitar master Artyom Dervoed on a musical journey featuring the timeless works of Astor Piazzolla and Cacho Tirao, brilliantly reimagined for guitar and orchestra. This monumental recording showcases the unparalleled talent of one of today’s greatest guitar players. Be among the first to experience world-premiere recordings of new transcriptions, including “Suite del Angel”, “Histoire du Tango”, and the iconic “Libertango”. Immerse yourself in the passion and rhythm of tango as you embark on this unforgettable musical adventure with Artyom Dervoed.

Crossroads is a new project born from the collaboration between the Belgian quartet Motyk and the Georgian women’s choir Sathanao. The program weaves the mystical polyphony of Georgian singing with Motyk’s dynamic and adventurous compositions, creating a compelling dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation, in which both ensembles challenge and enrich one another.

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) revolutionized traditional tango by creating Tango Nuevo, a genre that fused traditional Argentine sounds with elements of jazz, classical music, and even rock. His compositions shifted tango from the dance halls to the concert stage, emphasizing intricate harmonies and intense emotion. While the album is a 2026 compilation, it consists of original recordings where Piazzolla plays his signature instrument, the bandoneón. These tracks are digitally remastered to take advantage of Qobuz's Hi-Res audio formats. The distinct, breathy, and percussive sound of the lead instrument is Piazzolla himself. Most of these recordings feature his famous Quinteto Tango Nuevo, including legendary collaborators like Fernando Suárez Paz (violin) and Pablo Ziegler (piano).

Grammy award-winning producer/author Ian Brennan presents riveting recordings of traditional song by Namibia’s Himba for an album exemplary of Sublime Frequencies’ incredible library of sounds lesser-heard beyond their locale…

The Putumayo Discovery series continues with the digital album, Fiesta Latina, featuring 10 upbeat tracks by artists who celebrate the diverse and rich music of Latin America.

A celebration of the global impact of reggae music, Reggae Routes features 10 artists from Latin America, Europe, Africa and beyond who have been inspired by this irresistible Caribbean sound.

Experience the beauty of African acoustic music with 10 of the continent’s talented singer-songwriters on Café Africa, an enchanting collection celebrating the continent's diverse musical heritage.

Chill out, pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy this selection of globally inspired, downtempo beats. Lounge World features musicians, DJs and producers from Armenia, Brazil, India, Argentina, Colombia and beyond who have been taking local instruments, rhythms and styles and mixing them tastefully with electronic beats and the latest production techniques.

Global Celebration is a feel-good collection of songs by up-and-coming artists from Africa, Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond. Featuring 10 artists from Cabo Verde, Guatemala, China, Brazil and France, Global Celebration is “guaranteed to make you feel good!”