Music Heard on Air for February 22, 2011

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for February 22, 2011. Artists featured are: Kaya Project, Zaman, Staff Benda Bilili, Moriba Koita, AfroCubism.

Music Heard on Air for September 10, 2010

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For September 10, 2010. Artists featured are Moriba Koita, Praful, Staff Benda Bilili, Kila, Fania All Stars.

Best Global Music 2009

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Just under a week to go before Christmas is upon us. We brought in Tom Schnabel, music programmer at KCRW, to discuss our top World music picks of the year. And maybe, just maybe it will spur you to make a last minute addition to your list. Download MP3

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Music Heard on Air for November 5, 2009

Tunes Spun On The Word Between our reports for November 5, 2009. Artists featured are Mario Grigorov, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Ceu, Hamid Ekawel, Karsh Kale, Hassan Hakmoun, Ustad Sultan Khan, T. Ria, Staff Benda Bilili.

What’s that band?

The World’s Marco Werman speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about a recent Global Hit that peaked listeners’ interest.
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More info on Staff Benda Bilili
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Staff Benda Bilili

The Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili just released an amazing album, but as Marco Werman tells Lisa Mullins, it’s the story behind the music that’s really amazing. Listen You can find more information on the band here.

Global Hit: Staff Benda Bilili

The Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili just released an amazing album, but as The World’s Marco Werman tells us, it’s the story behind the music that’s really amazing. Listen More information on the band here. More Global Hits