April Peavey
Jamaican Dub According to British Producer Adrian Sherwood
Adrian Sherwood is known for pushing the boundaries in the genre of music knowns as dub. The London-based producer pushes them even further on his new album Survival & Resistance. Sherwood tells anchor Marco Werman how he’s brought dubstep into the 21st century.
Music in Northern Mali is Silenced by Islamist Extremists
Extremists in the occupying north of Mali have banned secular music on radio stations.
Afrobeat from Antibalas: Lead Singer Amayo Channels Fela Kuti
The New York Afrobeat band Antibalas have just come out with their latest release. And it’s chock-a-block with the spirit and sound of Fela Kuti.
Debo Band Grooves to Ethiopian Jazz of the 70s
Debo Band is an 11-piece ensemble rooted in 1970s music from Ethiopia.
Maga Bo Explores Afro-Brazilian Roots in Rio de Janeiro
Maga Bo is a music producer based in Rio de Janeiro. He tells us about a couple tracks from his new album Quilombo Do Futuro.
New Rules for Dublin Buskers
Buskers or street musicians have to follow a new set of rules if they want to play on the streets of Dublin, Ireland. The city requires that anyone busking has to be able to play at least 20 songs and they can’t monopolize the same corner.
Ondatropica Bring New Approaches to Colombian Music
We’re in Colombia for our Geo Quiz on Tuesday, and we are looking for the name of the country’s second city.
Bibi Tanga: Son of a Diplomat Grooves with The Selenites
Bibi Tanga’s globetrotting youth now serves him well as a musician. He fuses African, European and American sounds into his music.
The Tallest Man on Earth: Swedish Musician Kristian Matsson
Kristian Matsson is The Tallest Man on Earth. Not literally the tallest man, but that’s what this Swedish musician calls himself.
Summer Music: Global Hit Recommendations
The World’s Marco Werman and Producer April Peavey discuss their favorite CDs to bring to the pool party. We were wondering what global sounds are on your summer playlist?
Afro-Colombian Funk from La Chiva Gantiva
The Brussels-based band La Chiva Gantiva is primarily made up of Colombian expats now living in the Belgian capital. They formed the group as a way to feel closer to their homeland.
Korean Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon
Hey Rim Jeon is a classically trained pianist, but after hearing a recording of Oscar Peterson, she got hooked on jazz.
Sounds of the Malawi Mouse Boys
Grammy award-winning producer Ian Brennan brought recognition to the northern Mali group, Tinariwen and is now looking to do the same for the Malawi Mouse Boys.
A Song for Peace Born Amid Struggle in Mali
The song was recorded by JeConte and the Mali All-Stars and a host of other well-known Malian musicians including Khaira Arby and Vieux Farka Toure.
Is Disney’s Donald Duck a Secret Nazi Sympathizer?
Donald Duck is in hot water and Disney and Mickey Mouse are boiling mad [...]
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