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Fijian Band Rosiloa Keeps Culture Alive Through Music
Although Fiji is known for its scenic landscapes and beaches, the country has also struggled over the past few decades. Four military coups have taken place since 1987. And the effects of modernization are visible on the country’s land and coral reefs. Reporter Michael Rhee visited a Fijian band Rosiloa on the main island of Viti Levu who are trying to keep their culture alive.
Lulu Gainsbourg Wants to Step out of his Father’s Shadow
Lucien Gainsbourg, the son of the late legendary French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg has recorded covers of his father’s best loved songs for his debut album.
WOMEX 2012: Slideshow
This year’s edition of WOMEX (the World Music Expo) brought musicians and delegates from all corners of the globe to Thessaloniki, Greece [...]
Big Hass Brings ‘True’ Hip Hop to Saudi Arabia
Marco Werman speaks with passionate radio host, Big Hass who has made it his mission to bring the “true” Hip Hop to Saudi Arabia.
Angola’s Waldemar Bastos and Classics of My Soul
Music contributor Tom Schnabel plays us some of his favorite tracks from the new album by Angola’s Waldemar Bastos.
Remembering Dutch Actress Sylvia Kristel, Star of ‘Emmanuelle’
Dutch actress Sylvia Kristel, who shot to fame with the 1974 erotic French film “Emmanuelle,” died of cancer in Amsterdam this week.
Rumba-Rooted Band Staff Benda Bilili Wows Audience on First US Tour
Anchor Marco Werman takes us to the soundcheck for the first date on the US tour of Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili. They’re from the streets of Kinshasa, confined by polio to wheelchairs. And they rock.
#MyFirstConcert: Share Your Experience
We’ve heard from of you since producer Andrea Crossan admitted that the first concert she ever went to was the Canadian band Rush, and that she lied about it for years. Andrea and anchor Marco Werman share some of the many stories we’ve received.
Rita Brings Persian Music to Israel
From Iranian refugee to Israeli pop sensation, Rita has brought Persian music to Israel and is winning fans along the way.
Barcelona’s Kitsch Crooners
In a working class bar in downtown Barcelona, each Saturday night, a mostly elderly audience gets transported back in time, to the glory days of the copla, and other forms of romantic Spanish popular music.
Rush-Girl on Canadian Rock Band Rush
The Canadian rock band Rush may soon be enshrined into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The trio has been nominated and Rush fans are thrilled. Host Aaron Schachter speaks to die-hard Rush fan Beverly Wintjes also known as RushGirl. She’s on her way to a Rush Convention being held in Toronto this weekend.
Iranian Singer Sussan Deyhim Contributes to the Argo Soundtrack
Iranian singer Sussan Deyhim contributed music to the new film “Argo.” The film is set in Tehran during the US Embassy hostage crisis that followed the Iranian revolution. This is a time period that resonates with Sussan Deyhim even though she had left Iran a couple years prior.
DJ Mannasseh Phiri Spins Tracks from the ‘Say Africa’ Recording
Mannasseh Phiri is our DJ in Zambia. Today, he plays some of his favorite tracks from the album “Say Africa” by South African musician Vusi Mahlasela.
Abu Ghosh Festival Celebrates Vocal Music in Israel
In a region where religion often pulls people apart, it’s refreshing to see Israelis musicians visit a Muslim village and perform in a Roman-era Catholic Church.
Jarabe De Palo: Spanish Latin Rock Recycled
Jarabe De Palo is one of the most popular and enduring bands in Spain. On their latest album, “Orquesta Reciclando” or Recycling Orchestra, they’ve reworked some of their biggest Spanish hits.
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