more music recommendations:
Stern's Music specializes in African music. They have a blog and Bestseller charts.

I've just realized they have a location in New York, a few blocks from my office!
71 Warren St
New York, NY 10007
(212) 964-5455

A couple worthy African records:
Ayub Ogada - En Mana Kuoyo
Remmy Ongala - Songs For The Poor Man

Hilarious Dancehall:
Dr Evil - More Punanny

Albums:
Bembeya Jazz - Authenticite '73
Bembeya Jazz National - Regard Sur Le Passe

Remmy Ongala & Orchestre Super Matimila - Songs For The Poor Man
This album is great Soukous.

Songs:

Arrial - Shiver (Marsen Jules Rework)
Boards Of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy
Junior Boys - Fm (Marsen Jules Remix)
Madvillain - Money Folder (Four Tet Remix)
Mark Ronson - Valerie (Feat. Amy Winehouse)
Regina Spektor - Fidelity (Live In California)

Pretty enjoyable: Chamillionaire - Ridin (Feat Krayzie Bone)