Much appreciation to the extraordinary legacy of the In Memoriam inductees and congratulations to the individuals and organizations in the Artist and Professional Excellence categories. Special thanks to all the judges involved and the people who sent us proposals. The Artists category honors solo and ensemble living artists who have achieved lifelong artistic and technical quality or historical significance in the field of world music. ARTIST Zakir Hussain Natacha Atlas Valya Balkanska Alim Qasimov Choduraa Tumat Professional Excellence celebrates influential music industry, cultural management and media individuals and organizations who have provided increased visibility and recognition to world music and its multiple subgenres. The selection of this category [...]