Japanese-American Musician Emi Meyer’s “Suitcase of Stones”

The musician talks about her album and meeting other Japanese artists in Japan.

Re-opening tourism in Liberia

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The problem with a good stretch of beach is that once word gets out, the word is out. You have to fight for waves or a patch of sand. That won’t happen for a while in Liberia. The West African nation was torn apart by 14 years of Civil War. The country has been peaceful since UN peacekeepers arrived in 2003. But before Liberia descended into war, the country was a West African travel hotspot: five-star hotels, beautiful beaches, and a rich cultural history. Today, tourism dollars would certainly help that country with its economic recovery. But is Liberia ready to re-open for tourists? The World’s Jason Margolis had a look. Download MP3

• Jason Margolis’ Rebuilding Liberia series
• Photos: Tourism in Liberia

Catholic relics tour

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The UK is getting its first Catholic relics tour since the reformation. The relics will then go on a month-long tour of 28 venues, starting on Wednesday at Portsmouth Cathedral. The Catholic Church said huge crowds had flocked to see the casket, which contains portions of bones of St Therese, in the 42 countries it had visited. Laura Lynch reports from Portsmouth, UK. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• Guardian coverage
• St Therese relics blog

Perez Hilton’s foray into world music

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Perez Hilton is usually more at home dishing the latest dirt on Britney Spears or Madonna. But instead, next month, the celebrity blogger will be launching and promoting a world music tour. The line-up doesn’t include the kind of names that usually make their way onto Hilton’s website. Katy Clark talked with Hilton about his “Perez Hilton Presents” tour.

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Celebrity blogger and gossip columnist Perez Hilton is also a big fan of pop music from around the globe. Hilton has put together a package tour of some of his favorite artists. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Perez Hilton about the upcoming tour and the artists involved.

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Perez Hilton’s favorite world music

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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is also a big fan of pop music from around the globe. Hilton has put together a package tour of some of his favorite artists. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Hilton about the upcoming tour and the artists involved.