It was 10 years ago, in 2015, when we launched the Transglobal World Music Chart. This global initiative immediately became a reference in the world music scene, for fans and musicians, and other professionals.

After much reflection and many conversations between the founders and other colleagues, we concluded that an initiative like this was not only possible but necessary to connect, in the most immediate way, artists, creators, professionals, disseminators, and the audience.

One of the main goals of the Transglobal World Music Chart has been to pursue the greatest possible plurality, representativeness, and global inclusiveness. To achieve this, we invited renowned panelists from the five continents and seeking to reflect the music that is bubbling up in every corner of the planet, beyond the predictable circuits. All of this has been done while facilitating and democratizing the submission of musical works, managing everything digitally and entirely free of charge.

After just two years of its journey, in 2017, the TWMC began collaborating in determining the WOMEX Top Label Award. From 2019 onwards, it would become the selection of the 20 Top Labels of the Year, in combination with the veteran World Music Charts Europe.

The Transglobal World Music Chart was born from the idea and commitment of Juan Antonio Vázquez and Araceli Tzigane (Mundofonías), and Ángel Romero (World Music Central). It is a source of pride to see, 10 years after its creation, the strength, and power of an idea born out of absolute independence, nurtured with care, dedication, knowledge, and conviction.

For more information, interviews, or anything else you may need, please contact info@transglobalwmc.com.

The Transglobal World Music Chart’s administrators: Juan Antonio Vázquez, Ángel Romero, Araceli Tzigane.