Malek Jandali Believes in the Creative Power of the People of Homs

Pianist and composer Malek Jandali says if Syria manages to free itself from dictatorship, it will once again create and innovate as it once did.

Conductor Martin Pearlman Remembers Gustav Leonhardt

Dutch master harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt, died at his home in Amsterdam at the age of 83, on January 16. Leonhardt was a pioneer of the Baroque music revival. He was a scholar, teacher and conductor. In the 1950s and 60s, at a time when musicians and classical music lovers paid rare attention to the Baroque repertoire [...]

Remembering Baroque Music Master Gustav Leonhardt

At a time when musicians and classical music lovers paid scant attention to the baroque repertoire, Leonhardt made it his mission to bring it to life.

Portuguese Jazz Singer Sara Serpa Releases ‘Mobile’

The World’s Adeline Sire profiles Sara Serpa, a Portuguese jazz singer, who became interested in travel literature soon after her arrival in New York City. Serpa’s new CD is called “Mobile.”

American Jazz Singer Kurt Elling and Denmark’s Kluvers Big Band

The World’s Adeline Sire has a story on a collaboration between American jazz singer Kurt Elling and the Kluvers Big Band from Denmark. They’re touring the US together for the first time.

French Filmmaker’s Homage to Spanish Housekeepers

The film pays homage to the Spanish women who emigrated to France in the 1960s to seek jobs as housekeepers in Paris.

France’s Quatuor Ebene

Quatuor Ebene is one of the most adventurous string quartets in France today.

Evolution of a Natural Miracle

The Geo Quiz is looking for the German state where the first fossil of a feathered creature was discovered 150 years ago.

French-Malian chamber music

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For today’s geo quiz, we’re looking for a West African country and its capital. The capital sits on the banks of the Niger River and it’s deemed to be one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. For decades, this city has played a major role in world music. Download MP3

Caribbean island

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Shake off that winter chill and start daydreaming about a tropical vacation. The Geo Quiz is taking us to a Caribbean island. It’s the smaller of two main islands that make up a nation. Download MP3

Chilean Miners and Spanish Civil War Photos

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How We Got Here #52 highlights two recent stories from The World with historical angles. First a grim backstory to the Chilean miners’ tale brought to you by Mark Ensalaco, director of the Human Rights Program at the University of Dayton. And second, Adeline Sire’s look at The Mexican Suitcase exhibit at New York’s International Center of Photography. As she says, it’s not about a suitcase and it’s not really Mexican–the show features recovered Spanish Civil War images by three iconic photographers.Download MP3

Slideshow of rediscovered Spanish Civil War negatives

Madame White Snake

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A new opera will premiere in Boston on Friday. It’s a piece that was written, and developed in the city over the past four years. But its story is over a thousand years old. It’s based on the ancient Chinese legend that has never been brought to a Western audience. Sung in English with projected English and Chinese titles. The World’s Adeline Sire has more. Download MP3

• Opera Boston
• Facebook Madame White Snake: World Premiere
• Madame White Snake’s study guide
• Cutler Majestic Theatre

Paquito d’Rivera

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Latin Jazz King Paquito D’Rivera went to Germany to record an album with a trio of classical clarinettists. The World’s Adeline Sire reports. Download MP3

• Paquito d’Rivera homepage
• 2010 Concert Dates

Moroccan music

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For our Global Hit today, we took an unscientific survey of what people in the city of Marrakech are listening to. The World’s Adeline Sire went to Morocco and took a sampling. Download MP3

• Urban Rai
• Video: DJ Kayz

Les Sans Culottes

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The band Les Sans Culottes pretends to be French. But the faux-French band has never actually performed in France… that is, until last week. The World’s Adeline Sire has more.