American artists have borrowed from West African music for decades, so it only makes sense that Mali's most famous married duo would cash in a few long-standing favors. Folila, Amadou & Mariam's seventh album, features drop-ins from Santigold, Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, and neo-soul star Theophilus London. Though they sing in different languages, the tongue of teamwork makes for universal understanding — especially on the spry, haunting ''Wily Kataso.'' A-
Best Tracks:
Shuffling Oh Amadou
Fiery Dougou Badia
