Hope springs eternal. Spring is sprung and Angelique Kidjo drops Hope, a new album with an impressive guest list. Introducing A-100s two-tone ska, CDN guitarist Mike Murray with Ecuadorian singer Arianna Reda. Galicians Carlangas and Neboa launch new singles and Tablatronics wizard Karsh Kale is back. More musical optimism this hour from World Beat Canada Radio!

Angelique Kidjo - Kakua (ft. Diamond Platinumz)

Karsh Kale - Night Turns

Empanadas Illegales - Cumbia Raja CANCON

Mike Murray - Alma (ft. Arianna Reda) 5:45 (Ecuadorian singer Cdn guitarist 'Convergence') CANCON

Airto Moreira and Ricardo Bacelar - Mestro Novo De Guine

Novalima - Exodus

A-100s - Rude And Lovely

Baruka Som Systema - Puro Mambo

Jembaa Groove - No Pain, No Gain

Neboa - San Xoan

Tamikrest - Tapsakin

Taj Weekes - Climate Justice

Carlangas - Familia S.L.

Altin Gun - Benim Yarim

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