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Polish sound postcards

By The World ⋅ February 2, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Even during the Communist days of the 1960s and 70s, Poles managed to get their hands on western pop music. A Donna Summer track, for example, would come in the form of a sound postcard (pictured), a small plastic rectangle covered in grooves, both literally and figuratively. We hear from Mat Schulz, a collector of Polish sound postcards. Download MP3

Septeto Nacional

By The World ⋅ January 13, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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The Cuban musical sound – el son Cubano – was born in the 1800s. It mixes instrumental styles from the Spanish conquest with the tones and rhythms of descendants of African slaves. That son Cubano evolved into a music we now think of as from all of Latin America – salsa. But as reporter Lonny Shavelson found out at a rare U.S. concert of the Cuban band Septeto Nacional, some Cuban musicians want the credit for salsa back. Download MP3

Geo answer

By The World ⋅ December 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Angel Falls. The world’s highest waterfall is located in the Venezuelan state of Bolivar. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered that the name of this landmark should be changed to its earlier, indigenous name. Anchor Marco Werman gets reaction from Ben Rodriques of Osprey Expeditions in Caracas, Venezuela.

Brown Sugar

By The World ⋅ December 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Our Geo Quiz today starts with “the special relationship.” You know — the one that binds the United States and Britain. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what that means exactly. But we want to remind you of one moment, 40 years ago on this day, when the relationship was special…

Campaign to stop using music as torture

By The World ⋅ October 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The National Security Archive in Washington has filed a Freedom of Information Act request. They are seeking declassified information of music used in interrogation practices. Dozens of musicians have also come on board. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Thomas Blanton is Executive Director for the National Security Archive in Washington, DC.

Black Sea Hotel

By The World ⋅ October 21, 2009 ⋅ 12 comments ⋅ Transcript

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For most Americans, Bulgarian folk singing means one thing and one group: Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares. The world-famous choir features about 20 women, singing intricate arrangements of traditional folk melodies. Well, in Brooklyn, New York, The World’s Alex Gallafent met a different choir doing it their way. Download MP3 (Photo: Alex Gallafent)

Kiko Klaus

By The World ⋅ October 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today’s Global Hit features Brazilian musician Kiko Klaus.

Edmar Castaneda

By The World ⋅ October 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Male harpists are a rare breed. Edmar Castaneda of Bogota, Columbia, is an exception. He plays a folk harp and is shaking up the jazz scene in New York and beyond, with a new album. The World’s Adeline Sire took a close listen.

What’s on your iPod?

By The World ⋅ October 2, 2009 ⋅ 110 comments ⋅ Transcript

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As our resident Global Hit maestro, Marco Werman gets to meet some of world music’s biggest stars. He asks them a lot of questions, including this one: “What’s on your iPod?” The answers are always surprising, and always make for a great playlist. But that got us thinking. Why not ask fans of The World the same question? We did, and you responded. Clark Boyd chooses some of his favorite submissions, including Spain’s O’funk’illo. Download MP3

Marianne Faithfull

By The World ⋅ September 29, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Singer Marianne Faithfull’s been called the first rock chick, a 1960s icon, and an honorary Rolling Stone. Her career has also been grist for the British tabloid mill: dated Mick Jagger, overdosed from drugs, music comeback, beat breast cancer. Now she’s got a new album out — of other people’s songs — and she’s in the middle of a brief tour of the US. The World’s Marco Werman sat down with Marianne Faithfull to ask her a simple question.

Sister Fa

By The World ⋅ September 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Senegalese singer and guitarist: Baaba Maal

By The World ⋅ September 22, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Senegalese musician Baaba Maal teams up with the Brooklyn based dance and electronica group Brazilian Girls on his latest album called Television. Tom Schnabel has more. Download MP3

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Geo answer & global hit

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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A singer from Tajikistan — the answer to our Geo Quiz — has become an unlikely celebrity in Russia. He’s been dubbed Tajik Jimmy and he’s made the move to St. Petersburg to try his hand at stardom. Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the latest You Tube sensation.

Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti goes on ‘Safari’

By The World ⋅ September 18, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti used to dream of becoming his country’s answer to the American rap group The Beastie Boys. Jovanotti’s sound has changed over the years. His latest release is called Safari. The World’s Marco Werman has more. Download MP3

Global Hit: Lorenzo Jovanotti

By The World ⋅ September 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti used to dream of becoming his country’s answer to the American rap group The Beastie Boys. Jovanotti’s sound has changed over the years. His latest release is called Safari. The World’s Marco Werman will tells us more.