“Sweating Bullets” in Serbia

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Meet Nick Slaughter, from “Sweating Bullets.” The cheesy detective show aired in the US from 1991 to 1993. America may have forgotten Nick Slaughter. But Serbia hasn’t. In fact, the star of the show, actor Rob Stewart, recently discovered his enduring fame in Serbia. Now he’s making a documentary about his experience, called Slaughter Nick for President. Later today, Matthew Brunwasser reports from Belgrade. Download MP3

• Video promo for Slaughter Nick for President
• Nick Slaughter on Facebook
• More on actor Rob Stewart

Dolapdere Big Gang

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Cover bands aren’t usually musical innovators. But Dolapdere Big Gang of Turkey might be the exception. Most of the group lives in Dolapdere, an Istanbul neighborhood with a rough reputation. This eight-piece band of young Roma musicians, plays Western pop hits in a traditional Turkish style. Matthew Brunwasser has the Global Hit.Download MP3

• Dolapdere Big Gang
• Video: Dolapdere Big Gang