Today's Top Tune

A cross-continent, cross-genre collaboration between Bomako-born artists Amadou & Mariam and dance floor duo Sofi Tukker transcends barriers with singing in Portuguese, Bambara, and French on the euphoric track “Mon Cheri.”

Trans artist Yndi ditched her former moniker, Dream Koala, and threw herself into writing her album “Noir Brésil.” The title is a construct that binds Afro-Brazilian percussion to sexy French lyrics, and we offer the title track for your listening pleasure.

You may know Bosnian-German DJ Solomun for his work in Grand Theft Auto’s GTA 5, or maybe you danced to his beats in Ibiza, or heard his remixes for Lana Del Rey, Depeche Mode, and Jamiroquai. But on his track “Ocean,” Solomun features none other than actor Jamie Foxx.

Pillars of Jamaican music Sly & Robbie are the Riddim Twins, propelling beats for over 40 years. Their work is catchy, thick, and always tasty, as we hear on the instrumental “Linstead Market.”

The word “drama” reads the same in English or Portuguese, which is fitting for Brazilian artist Rodrigo Amarante, who gifted his latest album with the title. The “drama” he’s referring to is the story we tell and embellish from our own experiences. “Maré” is based on a Spanish proverb: The tide will fetch what the ebb brings.

Soul stylist Curtis Harding wrote “Hopeful” as a timeless track that reminds us to keep hope alive and riding into the future.

LA-based neo-soul artist Rozzi has collaborated with a span of artists, from Maroon 5 to Kendrick Lamar, and hosts the popular music podcast “Ugh! You’re So Good.” Gifted with a big, throaty sound, let’s take a listen to “I Can’t Go to the Party.”

Get ready to pump your fists with this shiny new track by San Francisco’s Antrom Alexander. Lean in if you’re a fan of ‘70s-inspired disco.

A final full-length recording by the late iconic originator of chatty rhythmic toasting style U-Roy will see daylight in mid-July, featuring guest appearances by top notch talent like Ziggy Marley, Mick Jones of The Clash, David Hinds of Steel Pulse, and others, and promises to be a celebration. Santigold was honored and awed when asked to sing on her favorite track, “Man Next Door.”

Panamanian export Sofia Valdes has music in her blood, as her grandfather was the legendary Cuban musician Miguelito Valdés, and her great-great grandmother was none other than Silvia De Grasse. “Handful of Water” has a catchy melody and was written and inspired by her roots.