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Mexico’s Carla Morrison Speaks the Language of the People
Singer Carla Morrison has been selling out concerts across the country and has also been active politically, supporting Mexico’s student movement.
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.
Bangalore Metal Band Eccentric Pendulum
Eccentric Pendulum makes its own form of progressive metal, full of tricky time signatures and driving modal riffs.
Chamber Pop from the British Quartet Field Music
Marius Asp tells us about the latest release from the British group Field Music whose new album “Plumb” is a rich and complex blend of chamber pop with folk, prog rock and power pop.
Edmar Castaneda’s Jazz Collaboration ‘Double Portion’
Castaneda’s new album is a collaboration with jazz musicians such as Miguel Zenon, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Hamilton de Holanda.
Chilean Actress Personifies a Gypsy Singer Named Kali Mutsa
Celine Reymond is an actress hailing from Santiago, Chile. She’s 29-years-old. But she recently started recording songs in the persona of a 91-year-old Gypsy, who goes by the name of Kali Mutsa, which means “black cat” in Romany.
Sea Shanties by the Fisherman’s Friends
Fisherman’s Friends have been singing sea shanties in Port Isaac, Cornwall, England for more than 15 years.
Sexy Yiddish Trip-Hop By French Group Kabbalah
The World’s Alex Gallafent profiles Kabbalah, a globally-minded band from Marseilles, France.
Musicians from Germany and Senegal Collaborate for ‘Amanké Dionti’
Senegalese kora player Ablaye Cissoko and singer and jazz trumpet player Volker Goetze from Germany came together to bring out a new album called “Amanké Dionti.”
An Urban Twist to Son Jarocho Music
The New York City-based group Radio Jarocho puts an urban twist on Mexican son jarocho music.
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.
Glen Hansard on Tony-Winning Production ‘Once’
Irish singer Glen Hansard speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about how his quiet folk song “Falling Slowly” evolved into the Tony award-winning musical “Once.”
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.
Remembering Spanish Singer Montserrat Figueras in New Tribute Album
Betto Arcos tells us about a new double CD that is a belated tribute to the late Spanish singer Montserrat Figueras.
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