One of the commonalities between cultures all over the world is music.  The languages are different, but the emotions and the notes are there.  Years ago, finding good music from various parts of the world might mean that you actually had to visit different parts of the world.  Today, it’s easy to find world music at CD stores and on the Web.

One of the most familiar music exports is South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo.  Since being featured on Paul Simon’s 1986 album “Graceland,” the group has taken its soothing a cappella combination of gospel and indigenous South African music across the world.

The group’s latest, “Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela)” (Heads Up Records), is a beauty.