TOP OF THE WORLD.

The article presents the "Top of the World" compilation, a curated selection of ten tracks from new global music albums along with five bonus tracks, featured exclusively with the June 2025 issue of Songlines. It highlights diverse artists such as Cabo Verdean singer Mário Lúcio celebrating 50 years of independence, Nigerian Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti addressing governmental issues, and Pakistani singer Muslim Shaggan performing poetry by Kaifi Azmi. The bonus tracks include posthumous collaborations with Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen and works by artists from Nova Scotia, Uruguay, and Colombia. This compilation offers a broad representation of contemporary world music styles and cultural expressions.