30 en-us http://www.theworld.org Copyright 2008 The World PRI's The World presents the Global Hit podcast, a daily spotlight on international musical artists or trends. Created by The World's Marco Werman, the Global Hit features interviews with musicians, critics and deejays around the globe. The World is US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH Public Radio in Boston. Copyright 2008 PRI's The World Marco Werman PRI's The World presents the Global Hit podcast, a daily spotlight on international musical artists or trends. Created by The World's Marco Werman, the Global Hit features interviews with musicians, critics and deejays around the globe. The World is US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH Public Radio in Boston. Copyright 2008 PRI's The World Marco Werman Public Radio International PRI's The World: Global Hit theworld@pri.org no http://www.theworld.org/theworld_logo_glo.jpg http://www.theworld.org http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05082008.mp3 The World's April Peavey has a profile of Chinese singer Sa Dingding. She's proud to represent China around the globe, even in the face of criticism over Tibet and human rights. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05082008.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:12 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05062008.mp3 Feliciano dos Santos writes songs about hygiene and the value of latrines, and they're hits back in Mozambique. They've also won him the 2008 Goldman Prize for the promotion of human health. The World's Marco Werman reports. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05062008.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:12 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05052008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman tells us about a "Cinco de Mayo" music show in Las Vegas tonight. It features the hip beats of Nortec music -- a blend of traditional music from northern Mexico and techno. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05052008.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:36 Cinco de Mayo, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05022008.mp3 Abraham Incorporated features the best of klezmer -- clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer -- and the best of funk -- James Brown alum trombonist Fred Wesley -- and a wacky rapper from Montreal DJ Socalled. Anchor Marco Werman has the story. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05022008.mp3 Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:36 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05012008.mp3 The World's Gerry Hadden samples some of the music that fueled social change in 1968. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/05012008.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:36 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04302008.mp3 A new documentary called "Baghdad High" chronicles the lives of four Iraqi boys during their last year in high school. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04302008.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:36 Baghdad High, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04292008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. During the 1980's, Compass Point was THE place to record for top musicians like the Rolling Stones, Dire Straits and the Talking Heads. The studios were the brainchild of Jamaican music impresario Chris Blackwell. A new collection is out highlighting some of the best music that was created at Compass Point. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04292008.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:36 Compass Point Studios, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04282008.mp3 Andrea Smardon reports on an American hip hop artist who learned to rap in Jerusalem. He goes by the name "Y-Love." http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04282008.mp3 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:44 Y-Love, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04252008.mp3 Anchor Katy Clark tells us about British nostalgia for the music of the 1990's -- especially for the bands that made English "trip-hop" so popular a decade ago. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04252008.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:27 Portishead, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04242008.mp3 Host Lisa Mullins introduces us to the music of Turkey's Taksim Trio. Taksim is a Turkish musical term that means, "to improvise" and that's what the group enjoys doing. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04242008.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:27 Taksim Trio, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04232008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman introduces us to "Miles from India," a musical collaboration between jazz musicians from the United States and India that was inspired by the music of the late Miles Davis. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04232008.mp3 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 6:00 Miles from India, Miles Davis, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04222008.mp3 Reporter Rose Skelton tells us about a style of hip-hop that's all the rage in the African country of Senegal. It's called "Dirty South" and it's imported from the southern United States. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04222008.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 6:00 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04212008.mp3 The World's Gerry Hadden catches up with the Spanish electronic-music duo, the Pinker Tones. The band recently moved from their studio penthouse in downtown Barcelona to a log cabin in the woods. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04212008.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 6:00 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04182008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Ezra Koenig of the band "Vampire Weekend." The band specializes in cool African guitar music, originally from Congo and elsewhere. Koenig says it's a sound that has something in common with American surf music. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04182008.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:34 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04172008.mp3 If you're a fan of Bollywood musicals, you know all about Asha Bhosle. She's not an actor -- she's a singer. She's known as THE voice of Bollywood. Asha Bohsle's been at it a long time. She began as a teenager. This year, she's celebrating her 75th birthday with a soon-to-be-released CD -- and a world tour. Asha Bhosle recently stopped by our studio to sing for us. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04172008.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:35 Asha Bhosle, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04162008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman introduces us to the French dance-music known as "Zouk". The style blends Caribbean party-pop and African guitar licks with American funk. Kassav, a popular Zouk band back in the 1980's has just released a new album titled, "All You Need is Zouk". http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04162008.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:35 Kassav', Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04152008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman introduces us to the music of The Kominas. The group's two members are from Boston, the children of Pakistani immigrants. Their new album is called, "Wild Nights in Guantanamo Bay." http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04152008.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:10 The Kominas, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04142008.mp3 A little taste of what young people in Chile are listening to. She's an up-and-coming singer in Chile. The CD is called Kaos -- or Chaos. And the title of this particular track can be translated as "Wake Up!" http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04142008.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:23 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04112008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Benson Lee, director of a new documentary called "Planet B-Boy: Breakdancing has Evolved." The film documents the global expansion of breakdancing -- including an annual hip-hop competition called "The Battle of the Year." http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04112008.mp3 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:23 Planet B-Boys, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04102008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman introduces us to the music of Vancouver-based trio, Pacifika. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04102008.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:58 Pacifika, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04092008.mp3 The World's Quil Lawrence reports from Jerusalem's annual Heavy Metal Fest. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04092008.mp3 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:48 Heavy Metal Fest, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04082008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman introduces us to the music of the Black 47's. Their latest CD is called, "Iraq". Band leader Larry Kirwan says material for the album grew out of his correspondence with the band's fans serving in the Iraq war. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04082008.mp3 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Black 47's , Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04072008.mp3 Laura Lynch reports from Zimbabwe on a musical group that defies the authoritarian government of President Robert Mugabe. The group is called Rainbow Warriors -- and their songs praise Zimbabwe's opposition and criticize Mugabe. They've been forced to go into hiding, after the government arrested them and warned them not to perform again. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04072008.mp3 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Rainbow Warriors, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04042008.mp3 Lisa Mullins reports on the band Dengue Fever. They're based in Los Angeles, but specialize in Cambodian music. The band started out playing covers of old Cambodian pop songs, and now is trying to find the musicians who wrote the songs originally. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04042008.mp3 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Dengue Fever, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04032008.mp3 Congress is voting on legislation that would simplify the visa application process for foreign musicians who want to perform in the US. The World's Marco Werman has the story behind the ARTS Act (Arts Require Timely Service). http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04032008.mp3 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Yoav, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04022008.mp3 Host Marco Werman introduces us the to music of Israeli-born guitarist, Yoav. The guitarist's latest album is titled, "Charmed and Strange". http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04022008.mp3 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Yoav, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04012008.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins introduces us to the music of the Badila Ensemble. Members of the group have been recruited from France, India and Iran. The ensemble's latest CD is called "Qalandar Express: Love Songs of the Mystic Riders." http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/04012008.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 The Badila Ensemble, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03312008.mp3 The World's Gerry Hadden reports on a new musical instrument invented in Spain. It's called the Reactable, and it's sort of a blend between a synthesizer and a turntable. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03312008.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:13 Reactable, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03282008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman examines Zimbabwe's post-colonial struggles through music. Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 was celebrated with a concert headlined by Bob Marley. But in the years since, music has given voice to critics of Zimbabwe's ruler, Robert Mugabe. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03282008.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:13 Zimbabwean music, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03272008.mp3 Lonny Shavelson reports on one man's efforts to bring a cultural tradition from rural India alive in California. Devendra Sharma helps Indian professionals working in the San Francisco Bay area perform an Indian folk opera known as nauntanki. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03272008.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:13 Nautnaki, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03262008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to a musician from Benin named Lionel Loueke. He collaborated with jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter to produce some of the tracks on his new CD. http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03262008.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 8:13 Lionel Loueke, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit ddddd http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03252008.mp3 Marco Werman profiles the Russian rock group, Auktyon. The band has just released it's first CD in 12 years called, "Girls Sing". http://www.theworld.org/audio/03252008.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:30 Auktyon, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03242008.mp3 Host Marco Werman introduces us to the sounds of jazz musician and chromatic harmonica player, Olivier Ker Ourio. Ourio is originally from the Reunion Islands in the Indian Ocean, but has lived in Paris for the last 15 years. He says nostalgia for his homeland inspired the name for his latest album, "Oversea". http://www.theworld.org/audio/03242008.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03212008.mp3 The government of Liberia has commissioned a new pop song to raise awareness about the country's first census in nearly 25 years. The census gets under way today. Anchor Marco Werman has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03212008.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:30 Census, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03202008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman profiles the latest album by the Algerian-born musician, Cheb i Sabbah. Sabbah's latest CD, "Devotion" is inspired by the rich sounds and rhythms of India. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03202008.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:00 Cheb i Sabbah, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03192008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman reports on Iran's Ensemble Shanbehzadeh. The group's founder, Saied Shanbehzadeh performed abroad. The government of Iran didn't like that, and now Shanbehzadeh is in exile with his group in Paris. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03192008.mp3 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:30 Shanbehzadeh, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03182008.mp3 Reporter Rene Gutel profiles French jazz guitarist Thomas Dutronc. Dutronc is the son of a famous French pop star who's lovesong about Paris was a huge hit. But on his new album, he's got a different take on the City of Lights. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03182008.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:10 Thomas Dutronc, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03172008.mp3 The World's Clark Boyd profiles a Scottish band called "Amplifico" http://www.theworld.org/audio/03172008.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:55 Amplifico, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03142008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman profiles two musicians who are taking part in the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. Dutch blues guitarist Joep Pelt and blues guitarist Lobi Traore from Mali recorded a CD together. It's due out in the United States this spring. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03142008.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Joep Pelt, Lobi Traore, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03132008.mp3 Reporter Diego Graglia takes us through New York City's huge tango scene. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03132008.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Milongas, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03122008.mp3 Our Global Hit today brings together two Italian improvisers. One has been a major force in jazz for longer than the other has been alive. But they come together as equal partners on a new CD. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03122008.mp3 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Enrico Rava and Stefano Bollani, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03112008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Simon Broughton, editor of a British music magazine called "Songlines." The magazine is celebrating its 50th edition with a list of "50 Great Moments in World Music." http://www.theworld.org/audio/03112008.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 03112008, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03102008.mp3 The Beatles had some strong competition in 1964. The Dave Clark Five sold millions of records. But they've been largely forgotten. That's about to change... http://www.theworld.org/audio/03102008.mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03072008.mp3 Anchors Marco Werman samples a new collection of songs from Nigeria. The CD is called, "Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds and Nigerian Blues 1970-76." http://www.theworld.org/audio/03072008.mp3 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Nigeria Special, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03062008.mp3 Finally today, our global hit comes from Istanbul, Turkey. It features a liquorice stick man -- that's what they call a clarinet player, you know. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03062008.mp3 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Selim Sesler, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03052008.mp3 Egyptian singer Umm Kulthoum was a revered Egyptian singer. Now the composers who wrote some of her greatest songs are getting some new attention. The World's Marco Werman reports. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03052008.mp3 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Umm Kulthoum, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03042008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman reports on how loud music has been used at times as an interrogation tool by the US government. The practice isn't officially approved of, but some researchers say it's often used by soldiers and interrogators out in the field in places like Iraq. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03042008.mp3 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Torture Playlist, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/03032008.mp3 Tajikistan is the home of a band called the Shams. The Shams play traditional music from Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains. But it's traditional music with a modern twist. The World's Mary Kay Magistad has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/03032008.mp3 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:55 Tajikistan, Shams, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02292008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman tells the story of a Brazilian musician who now lives in New York. And his music has a hint of bossa nova mixed with some rock-and-roll mixed in. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02292008.mp3 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Vinicius Cantuaria, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02282008.mp3 For today's Global Hit, drummer Steve Reid explains how his legendary career has taken him from Motown to Africa. Steve Reid's latest album is called Daxaar ... after the city in Senegal where he recorded the CD. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02282008.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Daxaar, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02272008.mp3 Zurich, Switzerland is a world-class city. But it's not usually known for musical innovation. And especially for African musicians, it has not been a must-go destination. That's why we perked up our ears when we heard a collection of music produced in Zurich by Swiss and African musicians. The World's Marco Werman has more. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02272008.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 King Kora, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02262008.mp3 Today's Global Hit takes us to Sydney, Australia where the first Aboriginal record label has released its first album. Correspondent Phil Mercer tells us about Redfern Records and its aim to give Australia's indigenous artists a voice in the music industry. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02262008.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Redfern Records, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02252008.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins introduces to Jamaican musical duo, Israel Vibration. They've been playing Jamaican roots music for 30 years. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02252008.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Israel Vibration, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02222008.mp3 This Sunday it'll be Academy Awards time. So to end the week, we want to take a few minutes to sample some of the Oscar-nominated music. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02222008.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Oscar, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02212008.mp3 Host Marco Werman shares with us the latest music from legendary kora player, Toumani Diabate. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02212008.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Toumani Diabate, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02202008.mp3 For today's Global Hit, we go from Garcia's Cafe in Colorado to a restaurant in Amman, Jordan. That's where reporter Will Everett met a musician who left Iraq several years ago in search of artistic freedom. Now he's trying to make Iraqi refugees in the Jordanian capital...feel at home. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02202008.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 , Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02192008.mp3 Our Global Hit today brings us to Cuba. The island is in the news because of Fidel Castro's decision to resign as president today. But the music you're going to hear predates Castro and his revolution. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02192008.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Puntilla, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02182008.mp3 U2 isn't the only Irish rock band named after an American military aircraft. "Bell X1" takes its name from the first plane to ever break the sound barrier. The band Bell X1 is pretty popular in Ireland. But now, this Irish rock band is trying to break a sound barrier of its own -- the American music market. The World's Clark Boyd has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02182008.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Bell X1, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02152008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with French singer Jil Aigrot about the parallels between herself and French musical legend Edith Piaf. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02152008.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Jil Aigrot, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02142008.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Italian jazz singer Roberta Gambarini. She and jazz pianist Hank Jones have put out a new CD called "You Are There." http://www.theworld.org/audio/02142008.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Roberta Gambarini, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02132008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman tells us about Israel singer Yael Naim. She moved to Paris to find fame and fortune. But she lost her boyfriend -- and she wrote a song about it. That song became a TV commercial for a laptop computer, and now Yael Naim is a star. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02132008.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Yael Naim, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02122008.mp3 http://www.theworld.org/audio/02122008.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Bathiya and Santhush, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02112008.mp3 Benin's Angelique Kidjo took home the award for best World Music album at the Grammys last night. She's also been nominated for a NAACP Image Award. They're handed out this Thursday. Another nominee in the NAACP world music category is a relative unknown from Congo. The World's Marco Werman has more. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02112008.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:10 Shiko Mawatu, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02082008.mp3 Modern dance choreographer Akram Khan grew up in London. His parents, though, were from Bangladesh -- and they kept Khan in touch with their home country's language and traditions. So Khan is used to living in different cultures at the same time. That's something more and more people are doing these days. Khan's latest work focuses on the meaning of "home" in a globalized world. The new performance premiered recently in China -- and will travel to the United States in the spring. The World's Mary Kay Magistad caught up with the British choreographer in Beijing. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02082008.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:45 Akram Khan, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02072008.mp3 The band, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, hails from Albuquerque. Lately, they've been living and performing in Budapest. But recently, the group had an unusual gig -- as the house band for a Romanian restaurant in London. The World's Hugo Boothby took in the show -- and a meal -- and sent us this Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02072008.mp3 Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:00 A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02062008.mp3 The Indian mystic known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi died this week in Holland. His exact age is unknown. But he was thought to be about 91. The World's Marco Werman takes us back 40 years... to a time when the Maharishi welcomed celebrities like the Beatles to his compound in northern India. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02062008.mp3 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:00 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02052008.mp3 The World's April Peavey profiles international musician Ross Daly. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02052008.mp3 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:20 Ross Daly, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02042008.mp3 Supermodel-turned-singer Carla Bruni can now add First Lady of France to her resume. Bruni married France's president Nicholas Sarkozy over the weekend. But her recording career is not over. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02042008.mp3 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 2:00 Carla Bruni, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/02012008.mp3 Borneo is a huge island shared by Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Traditional music on the island is in danger of disappearing. But, one group is trying to keep that from happening. Michael Switow sent us this report from the Malaysian province of Sarawak. http://www.theworld.org/audio/02012008.mp3 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:42 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01312008.mp3 Three members of the band Yunasi giving us a musical greeting. Yunasi is a nine-member Afro-fusion group from Kenya. Much of their music has a political message. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01312008.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:00 Yunasi, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, PRI's The World, PRI, world music, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01302008.mp3 Today's Global Hit features throat singer Tanya Tagaq. She's from a remote Inuit community way up in Canada's High Arctic. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01302008.mp3 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:00 Tanya Tagaq, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01292008.mp3 Scottish band, Shooglenifty, has been playing good time roots music peppered with Scottish-isms for 17 years. Their latest CD, "Troots," is no exception. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01292008.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:00 Shooglenifty, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01282008.mp3 The World's Andrea Smardon profiles a rising star in London's underground music scene...the multi-faceted performer Bishi. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01282008.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:00 Bishi, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01252008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman profiles Chilean musician and producer Jose Antonio Bravo -- better known on the airwaves in Santiago as DJ Bitman. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01252008.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 5:00 , Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01242008.mp3 We meet musician Senti Toy. She's based in New York, and last year got some great reviews for her CD "How Many Stories Do You Read on My Face." But there's more to Senti Toy's musical world. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01242008.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 , Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01232008.mp3 Next week a new CD will come out by an Italy-based singer named Saba.Saba taps into the music of the horn of Africa. But as The World's Marco Werman explains, one geographic location doesn't fully reflect Saba's own story. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01232008.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Saba, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01222008.mp3 Bill Zeeble reports on FunAsia -- a chain of multi-plex theaters in Texas that specializes in Bollywood movies from India. The chain caters to North Texas's large South Asian community, offering patrons more than just films. There's food and music, too. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01222008.mp3 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Bollywood theaters, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01212008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman remembers Belizean musician Andy Palacio. He died this past weekend at the age of 47. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01212008.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01182008.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman tells us why Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour has released two new CD's at the same time -- one for Africa, the other for the international market. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01182008.mp3 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01172008.mp3 The World's Patrick Cox reports on a cultural phenomenon that began in Europe but has now gone global. People from Finland to Singapore are getting together to form "Complaints Choirs." As the name implies, these choirs are in the business of singing the complaints of its members. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01172008.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Complaints Choirs, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01162008.mp3 The World's William Troop tells us about a musician from Brazil named Siba. He specializes in a kind of poetic street music that is popular in Brazil's northeastern corner. This is not samba, or bossa nova. But it's as much a part of Brazil as the more famous styles we Americans are familiar with. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01162008.mp3 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Siba, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01152008.mp3 Ruxandra Guidi reports on an unusual musical club in Bolivia. It's a club for fans of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. One of their goals is to get Iron Maiden to tour in Bolivia. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01152008.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Iron Maiden fan club, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01142008.mp3 Thousands of concerts and dance performances are going on now as part of a city's two-month-long Music Season. Anchor Lisa Mullins tells us more. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01142008.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01112008.mp3 Turkish cymbals have long been prized by jazz drummers as some of the best ever. The World's Alex Gallafent tells us about Turkey's role in American jazz music. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01112008.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Turkish cymbals, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01102008.mp3 'Youth without Youth' is Francis Ford Coppola's first movie in ten years. It's based on a Romanian novel about a 70 year old man who magically becomes young again. To compose the music for the movie, Coppola reached out to Argentinian-born classical composer, Osvaldo Golijov It was a surprise. Golijov's known more for working with artists like Soprano Dawn Upshaw and cellist Yo Yo Ma. But Coppola made Golijov an offer he couldn't refuse. The World's Adeline Sire caught up with Golijov at his Boston home. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01102008.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01092008.mp3 Charles Homans takes us to an island in Alaska's Aleutian Chain. Residents there are celebrating the Russian Orthodox Christmas, and preserving an old Ukrainian custom. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01092008.mp3 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01082008.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins tells us about French rapper Poison. He's written songs that criticize French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Now he's produced a song with a hip-hop producer who just happens to be Sarkozy's son. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01082008.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 3:30 Poison, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01072008.mp3 The World's Marco Werman tells us about Kenyan musician Juma Adballa and his group the Tutu Band. They've been preaching brotherhood and peace even as Kenya has erupted into a wave of violence following a disputed election. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01072008.mp3 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:20 TuTu Band, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01042008.mp3 The World's Alex Gallafent reports on the vast array of street food available in Istanbul. That includes a tasty dish made from sheep's intestines that might make a tourist squeamish. But locals love it -- and you can hear the love in a popular song by Turkish pop star Mirkelam. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01042008.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:20 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/01022008.mp3 Playing in a heavy metal band in Baghdad isn't easy. For one thing, it can get you killed. Dorian Jones profiles Iraq's hottest heavy metal band Acrassicauda. http://www.theworld.org/audio/01022008.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST no 4:20 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12312007.mp3 The World's Marco Werman highlights one of the best performances of 2007: Scottish-Italian singer Paolo Nutini's poignant version of "What a Wonderful World" at this summer's Live Earth concert. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12312007.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:20 Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12282007.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman tells us about La Shica, a musician from Spain who started out as a flamenco dancer and now puts her own spin on the traditional art form. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12282007.mp3 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12272007.mp3 The Lakota language of the Great Sioux Nation is the most widespread indigenous dialect in South Dakota. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12272007.mp3 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Lakota, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12262007.mp3 For today's Geo Quiz we were looking for the location of the Indian ashram where the Beatles went to meditate. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Maggie O'Hara who lives near the ashram at Ramana Gardens, a school for destitute children. Sexie Sadie sung by Anne Ducros puts the wraps on our show today. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12262007.mp3 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12252007.mp3 We have two Global Hits for you today -- Both include, rather unusual religious or holiday music. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12252007.mp3 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12242007.mp3 None other than Duke Ellington called Oscar Peterson the "Maharajah of the keyboard." Count Basie said the Canadian pianist played -- and we quote -- "the best ivory box I've ever heard." Today, it was announced that Oscar Peterson has died of kidney failure. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12242007.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Oscar Peterson, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12212007.mp3 The World's Quil Lawrence has the story of the world's first rock opera done in Hebrew. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12212007.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12202007.mp3 Madeleine Bair reports on a California band called Los Rakas. The band's latest album includes a song that recalls the 1989 American invasion of Panama. The song was written by two Panamanian musicians who were just toddlers when the invasion took place. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12202007.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Los Rakas, Sweden, Swedish, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12192007.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins brings us today's Global Hit, featuring a female trio from Oslo, Norway. Critics have praised the trio's new CD, but they don't seem to agree on whether the trio's music is folk or classical. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12192007.mp3 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Trio Mediaeval, Sweden, Swedish, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12182007.mp3 The World's Mary Kay Magistad caught up with a Pamiri band in Tajikistan. The band is called Samo - which means sky. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12182007.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Samo, Sweden, Swedish, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12172007.mp3 The World's Marco Werman reports on a style of African music that's popular among Colombia's poor, indigenous people. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12172007.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Colombiafrica, Sweden, Swedish, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12142007.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman tells us about Swedish singer- songwriter Jens Lekman. His music often find significance in life's most mundane moments such as getting a haircut. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12142007.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Jens Lekman, Sweden, Swedish, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12132007.mp3 The World's David Leveille takes us to a Scandinavian town -- located north of the Arctic Circle -- where musicians who sing in the region's minority languages recently got together for a festival. But the music they play isn't old traditional stuff. It's contemporary music that is helping to keep the old languages alive in the 21st century. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12132007.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Laulun Laulut, Sweden, Swedish, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12122007.mp3 The World's Marco Werman offers his picks for best global music released during 2007. There are lots of new albums to talk about. But many of Marco's favorites are old tunes rediscovered and digitized for the 21st century. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12122007.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:20 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12102007.mp3 Today's global hit marries Scandinavian folk music, jazz, and poetry. The musician is Norwegian. The instrument she plays is Finnish. The World's Ken Bader has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12102007.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 6:20 Sinikka Langeland, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12072007.mp3 We begin our Global Hit today with a brief look back at the fall of 2004. The Orange Revolution was underway in Ukraine. Thousands of opposition protesters hit the streets, waving orange flags. They were demanding respect for democracy. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12072007.mp3 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 6:20 Shantel, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12062007.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with musician Jean-Paul Samputu of Rwanda. Samputu says music saved him after the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now he wants to help other budding artists in his country. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12062007.mp3 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 6:20 Mizero Children of Rwanda, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12042007.mp3 Mohsen Namjoo practices a subtle form of protest music. Namjoo is an Iranian singer and composer. He's a master of classical Persian poetry. But his fans say his satirical songs reflect the frustrations of Iranians today. Roxana Saberi reports from Tehran. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12042007.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 6:20 Mohsen Namjoo, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/12032007.mp3 It's doubtful that any musician has captured the connection between soul music and flamenco the way Raul Midon has. Midon writes, sings, and plays guitar. And if you've never heard him, get ready. The World's Marco Werman has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/12032007.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST no 6:20 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11302007.mp3 Beirut correspondent Ben Gilbert checks in on a band we profiled back in 2003. The Iraqi band is called "Unknown to No One," or UTN-1. It gained worldwide attention just after Saddam Hussein was overthrown. The band had since split up. Now they're back together and giving it another shot in Beirut. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11302007.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:30 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11292007.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Sara Tavares. She's a singer-composer from Portugal. But her roots reach back to the African island of Cape Verde. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11292007.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:43 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11272007.mp3 This is one of those stories about life imitating art. Or is it art imitating life? Or is it schlock imitating schlock? Whatever this story is about, just telling it probably helps to feed the whole advertising machine that sells stuff. In India, it's become a well-oiled machine in recent months. The leading player in that machine currently is a singer named Silky Kumar. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11272007.mp3 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:43 Silky Kumar, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11252007.mp3 The World's Jason Margolis profiles Mexican singer-songwriter Valentina. She's a former pop diva who decided to give her career a different steer. Now she performs more contemplative music, singing in both Spanish and English. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11252007.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:50 Valentina, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11232007.mp3 A Vatican priest has set Dante's masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" to music. The opera opens tonight in Rome. Correspondent Megan Williams went back stage at the dress rehearsal and has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11232007.mp3 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:50 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11222007.mp3 A band from Newcastle, England, has embraced a distinctly American sound. The World's Marco Werman profiles The Park Bench Social Club. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11222007.mp3 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11212007.mp3 Correspondent Will Freeman profiles Swedish singer Sofia Jannok. She combines jazz with the music of the SAMI people of northern Scandinavia. Jannok and other Swedish acts have been promoting their musical styles in China. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11212007.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11202007.mp3 This years marks the 800th anniversary of the birth of the Persian poet Rumi. He was born in what is now Afghanistan. And Rumi's poetry still sells, even after all these years. Many contemporary poets call him a bridge between East and West. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11202007.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11192007.mp3 The just-released CD by the Nils Landgren Funk Unit is called "Licence to Funk." http://www.theworld.org/audio/11192007.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Nils Landgren, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11162007.mp3 Brooklyn-born gangstah rapper JZ as economic trendsetter? His latest music video features the rapper riding in a limo through the streets of Harlem flashing wads of the high-test European currency the Euro. Host Marco Werman has the story. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11162007.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Jay-Z, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11152007.mp3 We go to northern Israel for our Global Hit. That's where two young rappers from the mixed Arab-Jewish town of Akko are making some waves.They're controversial -- not because they are women -- and not because they are Arab. What really gets them noticed is that they rap about the treatment of women in Arab culutre. Matt Gutman has the story. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11152007.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Arapiat, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11142007.mp3 For our Global Hit today, meet saxophone player Jacques Schwarz-Bart. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11142007.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11132007.mp3 Today's Global Hit features an artist who sought inspiration inside a glass box. The artist is a 25-year-old violinist from Spain. And the glass box was set up on a public street in the Spanish capital, Madrid. The World's Gerry Hadden sent us this report. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11132007.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Patricia Arguelles, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11122007.mp3 The foreign ministers of France and Germany are the subjects of our Global Hit today. The two ministers got together at a European summit on cultural integration. And they decided to use music to help make their point. Genevieve Oger has the story from Paris. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11122007.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11092007.mp3 Jamaican Rapper Father Goose, has teamed up with musician and producer Dan Zanes to create his newest album, Bam Bam Diddly. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11092007.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Father Goose, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11082007.mp3 In today's Global Hit we hear the sounds of the kulintang. That's an instrument consisting of eight small GONGS -- laid out horizontally, like a xylophone. The kulintang is common in Indonesia and the Philippines. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11082007.mp3 Thu, 8 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Electric Kulintang, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11072007.mp3 The group Sones de Mexico is up for a Latin Grammy tomorrow night. The band's CD "Esta Tierra Es Tuya" or This Land is Your Land, is nominated for best folk album. Most of the band members are Mexican immigrants now based in Chicago. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11072007.mp3 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 Sones de Mexico, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11062007.mp3 The World's Mary Kay Magistad tells us about a group of singing and dancing grandmothers from Tajikistan. The youngest is 50, the oldest 80. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11062007.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 3:50 11022007, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11052007.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman profiles a musical trio from Trinidad called 3canal. The band specializes in a musical blend of soca, rap and soul, known in Trinidad as "rapso." http://www.theworld.org/audio/11052007.mp3 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:20 11022007, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11022007.mp3 Indonesia's president has an unusual hobby for a political leader. He composes love songs. And now he's released a CD of them. Trish Anderton has a preview from Jakarta. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11022007.mp3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:23 11022007, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/11012007.mp3 We stay on the Darjeeling railway -- sort of -- for today's Global Hit. That's a song from the soundtrack to the movie "The Darjeeling Limited." The tune is the classic French pop song "Les Champs-Elysees" by Joe Dassin. http://www.theworld.org/audio/11012007.mp3 Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:23 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10312007.mp3 Norwegian music journalist Lars Nedland explains how "folk metal" music was born in Scandinavia. Yes, it's a combination of heavy metal and folk, and it started when Scandinavian heavy metal musicians took an interest in their cultural past. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10312007.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:23 folk metal, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10302007.mp3 Reporter Anil Mundra profiles a band from the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band is called Movimento na Rua, which means "Movement in the Streets." The band's goal is to teach young slum residents that music is an alternative to a life of crime and hopelessness. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10302007.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:23 Movimento Na Rua, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10292007.mp3 http://www.theworld.org/audio/10292007.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:22 Munni Begum, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10262007.mp3 Correspondent Mina Kim reports on a San Francisco underground punk-metal band - they don't speak the same language, but share a special connection when they make music together. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10262007.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:22 Vomica, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10252007.mp3 After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, many Iranian musicians settled in Los Angeles, or "Tehrangeles" as it is sometimes called. Now they're sending techno music with a Persian flavor back to Iran. And what's known as the Tehrangeles sound is filling the airwaves. Reporter Will Everett profiles Iranian singer-songwriter Soheil Nafissi. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10252007.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:22 Soheil Nafissi, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10242007.mp3 We usually end our program with our Global Hit. The segment tracks global cultural trends through music. But today, we're ending with a different sort of cultural landmark. Next week, the Japanese car-maker Toyota celebrates 50 years of doing business in America. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10242007.mp3 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:22 Toyota's 50th anniversary, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10232007.mp3 People love lists. And music fans REALLY love them. The latest comes from Canada. It's a book that compiles the top 100 albums recorded by Canadians in the past 50 years. There's plenty of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell and the Band. And then, there are some dark horses...such as the indie rock band, the Weakerthans. Their album, "Left and Leaving," came in at number 75...just behind Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown." We asked The World's Andrea Crossan to find out more about the Weakerthans. She responded with today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10232007.mp3 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:01 The Weakerthans, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10222007.mp3 We head to Spain for today's Global Hit. Barcelona-based Macaco has been a hit for several years now. It's the brainchild of a guy named Dani Carbonell. But for performance purposes, he goes simply by Dani, or Dani Macaco. The World's Marco Werman has more. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10222007.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:01 Dani Macaco, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10192007.mp3 Terry Fitzpatrick reports on South Africa's national anthem. The song is a blend of protest lyrics from the anti-apartheid movement and lyrics from the country's old Afrikaaner anthem. The lyrics are in five different languages, and many South Africans have trouble remembering the words. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10192007.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:01 South Africa's national anthem, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10182007.mp3 The World's Marco Werman speaks with classical musician David Juritz, who is traveling around the globe as a busker. Wherever he goes, he plays on street corners for passersby. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10182007.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 David Juritz, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10172007.mp3 The World's Marco Werman takes us today to profile singer Pascal Tabou. He's best known as Tabu Ley. His new two-CD collection is called, "Tabu Ley Rochereau: The Voice of Lightness." http://www.theworld.org/audio/10172007.mp3 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10162007.mp3 In 1991, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. "Planet Drum" highlighted the role of percussion in different music traditions. 16 years later Hart's new CD, "Global Drum Project," takes the concept one step further. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10162007.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 2:58 Global Drum Project, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10152007.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman and Billboard classical music critic Anastasia Tsioulcas play two versions of a tune by Hungarian composer Bela Bartock -- one traditional, the other by a contemporary gypsy band. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10152007.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:29 Taraf de Haidouks, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10122007.mp3 The band Burkina Electric mixes electronica and West African rhythms. One of the bands' founders is Lukas Ligeti, son of the late, avant-garde composer, Gyorg Ligeti. Lukas Ligeti talks to host Marco Werman about his father, and his own work. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10122007.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:29 10122007, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10112007.mp3 In today's Global Hit, we introduce you to a 22-year-old French jazz bassist. His name is Hadrien Feraud. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10112007.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:29 Hadrien Feraud, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10102007.mp3 The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on Chinas growing interest in Western-style classical music. We hear from Long Yu, founder of the Beijing Music Festival, and from up-and-coming 25-year-old pianist Lang Lang. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10102007.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:23 Beijing International Music Festival, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10092007.mp3 The industrial town of Sheffield, England is known as the "City of Steel." But it's also produced some of England's top rock and pop bands -- everything from The Human League, to Def Leppard, to the Arctic Monkeys. Richard Hawley is Sheffield born and bred. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10092007.mp3 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:18 Richard Hawley, Britian, Clark Boyd, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10082007.mp3 The World's Marco Werman profiles Bi Kudude, a singer from Zanzibar who's keeping alive the islands' musical connection to the Middle East. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10082007.mp3 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:18 Bi Kidude, Ivory Coast, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10052007.mp3 Singer Dobet Gnahore is from the Ivory Coast. She came into the WGBH studios recently to talk with Marco Werman and perform with her band. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10052007.mp3 Fri, 5 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:23 Dobet Gnahore, Ivory Coast, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10042007.mp3 Musicians from Burma don't sing about political conditions there. They can't. Their words are censored before they are even recorded. The World's Marco Werman tells the story of one Burmese musician now living in Norway. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10042007.mp3 Thu, 4 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:05 Burmese, Burma, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10032007.mp3 A recent collection of music from Peru shows what happens when electric guitars penetrated the edge of the Amazon rainforest in the 1960s. The World's Marco Werman has today's Global Hit. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10032007.mp3 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:05 Chicha, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10022007.mp3 Our Global Hit today takes us to Ivory Coast. This might not be music you'd expect to hear from a West African country. For that matter, it's not the kind of music many Ivorians want to hear. But SOME Ivorians are listening to it. The World's Marco Werman has more. http://www.theworld.org/audio/10022007.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:05 Kutchala Sutchi, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/10012007.mp3 The World's Carol Zall reports on a project in Scotland that set out to pair lyrics from well known novelists and poets with music by folk and pop bands. The result is a CD collection called "Ballads of the Book." http://www.theworld.org/audio/10012007.mp3 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST no 6:35 Ballads of the Book, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/09282007.mp3 Anchor Marco Werman tells us about Ethiopian musician, Mulatu Astatqe, and his special relationship with the Boston jazz ensemble, the Either Orchestra. http://www.theworld.org/audio/09282007.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST no 5:33 Aishu, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/09272007.mp3 Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with 14-year-old violinist Aishu Venkataraman. She's been playing the classical music of South India since she was a small child, and she plays it beautifully in The World's studios. http://www.theworld.org/audio/09272007.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:22 Aishu, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/09262007.mp3 Quick -- name a famous American accordionist. You might have a little trouble. The accordion has a bit of an image problem here in the U.S. But next month, it gets star billing at an International Accordion Festival in San Antonio, Texas. http://www.theworld.org/audio/09262007.mp3 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:23 International Accordion Festival, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/09252007.mp3 Canadian pianist Glenn Gould died in 1982. But a new software could give fans the simulated experience of hearing one of his live performances. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with John Walker, one of the creators of the software. http://www.theworld.org/audio/09252007.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST no 8:23 Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, international music, pop, global hit http://www.theworld.org/pod/glohit/09242007.mp3 For today's Global Hit we travel to the heights of the Himalayas. That's where an international talent show phenomenon stirred some serious regional pride in recent days. http://www.theworld.org/audio/09242007.mp3 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST no 4:11 Indian Idol, Marco Werman, Lisa Mullins, pri, public radio, music, inte