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Soundway Records has re-released three landmark albums and a single from Trinidadian bandleader Oluko Imo, who was underrated in his native country and worldwide. The albums showcase a blend of calypso, Afrobeat, and American jazz-funk, with influences from Marcus Garvey and the Black Power movement. The collection is diverse and engaging, drawing from various sounds and influences. Emel Mathlouthi, a Tunisian-American singer-songwriter, has released her album MRA, featuring collaborations with all-female producers, musicians, and guest singers. The album combines genres like African trap, Arabic reggaeton, and hip-hop, creating a genre-less and boundary-defying sound. Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars have released their album Chronika, featuring Jewish and Eastern European tunes with Yiddish vocals and a Caribbean mash-up. The album showcases a mix of cultures and musical styles. Gao Hong, a Chinese pipa virtuoso, has collaborated with flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde on their album Alondra. The album features a fusion of Chinese and flamenco music, with improvised and composed pieces. Pilani Bubu's album Nay' Indaba addresses social, political, and humanitarian issues through a collection of songs that blend South African cues with elements of new soul, hip-hop, and contemporary jazz. The album showcases Bubu's agile voice and the band Marthe provides a swinging and brassy platform [Extracted from the article]