April Peavey
Jazz Guitarist Yuto Kanazawa Writes ‘The Ocean’ in Aftermath of Fukushima Disaster
Japanese jazz guitarist Yuto Kanazawa was far from his home in Fukushima, Japan when the earthquake and tsunami struck in March 2011 and was inspired to write a song about the disaster. In an exclusive for The World, Kanazawa performs “The Ocean” in our studio.
The Future of Reggae According to Former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga
Jamaica’s former PM Edward Seaga used to be a record producer, and he’s just curated and produced a four-CD set commemorating the 50th anniversary of the birth of reggae. He tells Marco Werman about his concerns for the future of the genre.
Music Heard on Air for February 1, 2013
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for February, 2013. Artists featured are: Spiro, Super Hi-Fi, Hollie Cook, Al Bidayeh and Brownout.
Hard Rock Sounds from the Swedish Band Graveyard
The Swedish band Graveyard has a muscular, hard rock sound that drives their new album “Lights Out.” Marco Werman speaks to Alex Sjoberg, the group’s drummer.
Music Heard on the Air for January 28, 2013
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 25, 2013. Artists featured are: El Trip Selector, Ebo Taylor, Maggie Bjorklund and Sinkane.
Jazz Samba Singer and Pianist Tania Maria
We spin tracks off Tania Maria’s new album ‘Canto.’ The Brazilian singer, composer and pianist swings to the sound of choro, samba and jazz.
Music Heard on the Air for January 24, 2013
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 24, 2013. Artists featured are: Daleduro, Domenico and Samuel Yirga.
Music Heard on the Air for January 18, 2013
All the tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 18, 2013 are from Samuel Yirga’s latest album “Guzo.”
Ethiopia’s Samuel Yirga: From Dub Colossus to Solo Artist
Samuel Yirga is a member of the UK/Ethiopian group Dub Colossus. Now, the pianist and composer branches out with a solo CD called ‘Guzo.’
The Tradition of Murder Ballads in Finland
Songs about murder, both real and fiction, have a long history in Finland. The album “Murhababalladeja” features six tracks in the genre.
Cuban Government Confirms Cholera Outbreak in Havana
Cuba has confirmed there’s been a cholera outbreak in Havana. The announcement came after days of rumors in the Cuban capital, as doctors checked neighborhoods house by house for potential cholera cases.
Music Heard on the Air, January 10, 2013
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 9, 2013. Artists featured are: Andreas Kapsalis, Coran Ivanovic, Red Baraat, Tarez Abboushi, Toubab Krewe
David Bowie Breaks Decade-Long Musical Silence
After a 10-year musical silence David Bowie is back. Early this morning he released a new single and video online. A new album is on its way in February. The news comes on the British singer’s 66th birthday.
Discovering South African Opera Singer Mthetho Maphoyi
South Africa’s Mthetho Maphoyi discovered an opera CD left behind by his dad who had abandoned him. The chance to sing opera made him feel closer to his father. And it was while singing on a street corner that he was discovered.
Welsh Band Pays Tribute to Samoa for Jumping the International Dateline
When Samoa jumped over the international dateline at the end of 2011, Howl Griff wrote a song about it. At the stroke of midnight of this year, a Samoa radio station played it, thus making the song “International Dateline” the first song played in 2013.
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