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Cameroonian Jazz Bassist Richard Bona
The musician’s latest album, “Ten shades of blue,” explores ten different ways of playing the blues.
Japanese Jazz Artist Yuichiro Tokuda
Tokuda recently played at the Borneo Jazz Festival, though his thoughts were with people back home.
Joseph Braude on his new book ‘The Honored Dead’
His new book is a murder mystery, that’s something of a microcosm of the Arab Spring.
Politics Affects Belgium’s Music Scene
How the language and culture divide is playing out for the musicians in Belgium?
Mongolian Tunes From Hanggai
Hanggai are performing at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee.
Why One London Choir has Become a Refuge for the Homeless
Visiting a choir in a working class London neighborhood made up of men and women who are homeless.
Hometown of A Capella Group ‘amarcord’
Can you name the home town of the famous German five-man ensemble?
Mexican Singer Magos Herrera’s “Mexico Azul”
Jazz singer Magos Herrera turned to Mexico’s golden age of cinema for her new album “Mexico Azul.”
Miharu Ensemble’s Chamber Music
The Miharu Ensemble perform chamber music in a convention center in Japan where about 900 evacuees are staying.
Japan’s Anti-Nuclear Music Scene in Revival
Late Japanese musician Kiyoshiro Imawano’s anti-nuclear stance is enjoying a revival.
Syrian Rapper Sham MC’s Song Supports Government
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Jessica Partnow has the story of some young Syrian rappers in Damascus who have put out a song supporting the Syrian government. They want a stable Syria, one where they can just keep making music. Download MP3
Dutch band C-Mon & Kypski’s Crowdsourcing Video
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The World’s Clark Boyd reports from Amsterdam on the Dutch group C-Mon and Kypski. One of the band’s videos has gotten attention of some computer scientists at the New York University. Download MP3
Diego Garcia Explores Latin Roots in “Laura”
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks to musician Diego Garcia. He is the former front man for the indie punk band “Elefant.” But on his just-released first solo album “Laura,” he switches gears and explores his Latin roots. Download MP3
Sam Roberts Band’s “Collider”
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Sam Roberts and Dave Nugent from the Montreal-based Sam Roberts Band perform in The World’s studio. The play tracks from the group’s new album Collider. Download MP3
Spain’s Nino Bravo Museum
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Nino Bravo (1944-1973) was an international success in Spain and especially in Latin America, where he sang songs that won him millions of fans and then bans. He died at 28 in a car crash outside of Madrid. In all he produced three albums. In Ayelo, Spain there’s a museum about him. Gerry Hadden has more. Download MP3
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