Flamenco Singer Diego El Cigala

Cigala recently won a Latin Grammy for his recording “Cigala and Tango.”

Senegalese Musician Cheikh Lô

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Marco Werman tells us about the latest release from Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô. The new album is called “Jamm.” It features Lô’s usual acoustic blend of Afrobeat, flamenco and funk. Download MP3

Israeli singer Yasmin Levy’s flamenco twist

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Israeli singer Yasmin Levy follows in the footsteps of her father, the singer Yitzhak Levy. She sings songs from the Ladino culture, the Judeo-Spanish music of Spain. But Yasmin Levy does something her father wouldn’t do – add a twist of flamenco. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Yasmin about following the footsteps of her father ad creating her new path. Download MP3

Video: In conversation with Yasmin Levy

Botnets, Steam-Powered Car, Creative Commons Flamenco, and…Zombies

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You want zombies? Well, we’ve got them this week. Some researchers at the University of Ottawa are using a (theoretical, mind you) zombie attack to study disease vectors. Also, botnets, the Russia and Georgia cyber-spat, and a steam powered car. Plus, a deliciously free concoction of flamenco, hip-hop and creative commons.

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Flamenco Hip-Hop

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Traditional Spanish flamenco meets modern hip-hop. That’s what the group Gnawledge is all about. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with band members Canyon Cody and Gnotes. Download the album: “Granada Doaba”