Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba + Burkina Electric + Fool's Gold

Malian ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate gives his instrument—an ancestor to the banjo—a leading role on I Speak Fula, his debut with indie-rock label Sub Pop. West African electronica band Burkina Electric and L.A. world-tinged group Fool's Gold reinforce the internationalist vibe.