We're excited to present the first of our playlists on Spotify. This week our Synesthésie Sounds playlist is entitled "Mali, Senegal, and Beyond" and is curated by Avant-Pop songstress Angelica Allen from My Midnight Heart.

The journey starts with casually joyful songs from West Africa from Baaba Maal, Oumou Sangare, Fatoumata Diawara, and builds to a climax with experimental electronic music from William Onyeabor, Francis Bebey and others.

For the best listening experience, play without shuffling.

Enjoy!