Alex Gallafent
South Africa’s Latest Pop Sensation – Zahara
The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on South Africa’s latest pop sensation, Zahara. Her debut album has gone multi-platinum in South Africa, and she gave a private performance to Nelson Mandela.
Training to Become a Star in Swaziland and Beyond
The US State Department has been sending musicians overseas for years. The World’s Alex Gallafent meets a pair of American jazz musicians, Keri Chryst and Jeff Hoffman, as they deliver a workshop to a group of young vocalists in Swaziland.
Evangelizing in Swaziland
Over the years I’ve developed an unenviable reputation as a serial track-changer. That is, I put on a bit of music for a friend, eagerly await the looks of rapture I assume will surely come over them, and then—either when said looks don’t appear or I think of something better to play—I change the track [...]
Jo’burg Is Safe/Not Safe (Delete One)
I’m in Johannesburg thanks to the International Reporting Project: There’ll be lots to say here and on the radio about South Africa and race, and race and religion, and religion and sexuality, and sexuality and HIV/AIDS. But for now, a few thoughts on public safety in Johannesburg.
Improv Theater in Bangalore, India
An Indian improv troupe wants to do more than make people laugh. It wants to promote social change.
Tamil Language Trying to Keep Up With the Times
The language is having trouble keeping up with the times without the help of English.
Images of Famine in the Media
A look at the changing role of visual imagery of famine in the media.
Chambermaid in Strauss-Kahn Assault Case Speaks Out
Nafissatou Diallo has broken her public silence on the sexual assault case.
Murdoch Family Drama
James Murdoch is facing increasingly loud calls for his resignation. Other members of the Murdoch family may benefit.
Rupert Murdoch Through The Years
A look at the global rise of Rupert Murdoch’s empire.
Corruption and Personal Accountability in India
There are renewed attempts among the youth to end corrupt practices on all levels.
Field Notes from South India
Gandhi believed that the village ought always to remain central in Indian life, that it was the indispensable social unit for the country [...]
Rasheed Kappan and Political Cartoons from India
Political cartoons from Bangalore, the city at the heart of India’s IT boom.
Arrival in Bangalore, India
Examining India’s sense of identity as it charges full steam ahead in the global economy.
Oprah Winfrey’s Influence Around the World
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Oprah Winfrey’s last show airs today, not just in the US, but in more than 150 other countries. Her global influence is massive. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports that there are now scores of copycat shows around the world, even in places where people are less inclined to talk about their personal problems. Download MP3
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