Marlon Bishop

Marlon Bishop has written 3 posts for PRI's The World
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High-Tech Manufacturing Driving Economy in Mexico

By ⋅ February 6, 2013 ⋅ One comment

Mexico was once known for cheap manufacturing. But as that sort of business has fled to Asia, Mexico has concentrated on auto manufacturing and other higher-tech industries.

Sierra Leone Thumb Piano Player, Sorie Kondi, Finds American Audience Online

By ⋅ January 2, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

A street musician from Sierra Leone is cultivating an American audience, with a little help from the internet. Reporter Marlon Bishop tells us about Sorie Kondi and his thumb piano.

Vibrant Aboriginal Art Exhibit Gives Power to Indigenous Australians

By ⋅ July 4, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

The walls at gallery nine5 are covered with canvases featuring amorphous forms and twisting patterns almost dizzying to the eye.