A Global Hodgepodge of Sound - Sat, 04/14/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Rene Ferrer / Coma A Cada Manana
  • Banda Uniao Black / Africa Hot Band
  • Banda Uniao Black / Melo Do Lula
  • Oliver Mtukudzi / Wongororo
  • Bombino / Tigrawahi Tikma
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A Global Hodgepodge of Sound

Te Vaka

Ah, the trouble I run into some weeks when I sit down and try to write this little blog. It's a simple problem, really--what hook can I jot down that will get you to not only read this article but will get you to tune in to The World Music Show (this Saturday at 10:00 p.m.). Sometimes a band or artist is so new or unusual or cool that it's easy for me to write about. While other times, there may be a holiday or a unique instrument that I want you to check out.

And then there are weeks like this. 

Stretching the Boundaries - Sat, 04/07/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • The Chieftains, Bon Iver / Down in the Willow Garden
  • The Chieftains, Punch Brothers / The Frost is All Over
  • Mick McAuley / The House Carpenter
  • Alan Stivell / E Kreiz Hag Endro
  • Kali / Me Ki Sa Oule
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Stretching the Boundaries

Joe Strummer

In thinking about this week's World Music Show blog (4/7), perhaps the above title should be changed to "Stretching the Borders," for part of the theme of the show this go-round is that I'm trying to expand the definition of "World Music." Call me an upstart if you will, but part of what I like to do is to explore when the beats of "World Music," began creeping into the fabric of "Pop Music." 

Don't Be Scared...It's Just Music - Sat, 03/31/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Adama Yalomba / Djamakoyo
  • Amar Sundy / Camel Shuffle
  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Des'ree / Ain't No Sunshine
  • Cesaria Evora / Cumpade Ciznone
  • Mosh Ben Ari / Eem Rak Na'iz
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Don't Be Scared...It’s Just Music

We Are Enfant Terrible

Why does music scare some people? I mean, I can understand when violent or degrading lyrics are used. And that's not really scary, but rather a matter of either personal taste or a poor taste in musical expression by the artist. What I'm talking about is when new or foriegn beats are heard or when the lyrics heard are sung in a language other than what someone may be used to. 

From Ghostbird to Gondwana - Sat, 03/24/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Zee Avi / Milestone Moon
  • Zee Avi / Siboh Kitak Nangis
  • Carla Bruni / Tu Es Ma Came
  • Serge Gainsbourg / Requiem Pour Un Con
  • Habub Koite & Bamada / Ma Ya
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From Ghostbird to Gondwana

Zee Avi

Greetings one and all. Now's the time to engage in the fun of this week's World Music Show Blog (3/24). The words that follow will attempt to entice you into tuning in to the show. You'll be thrilled with the use of adjectives and deft descriptions of the artists that will punctuate a strong and solid show. Plus, to titilate your ears, you can even hear a snippet of sound by clicking on the audio bar below. With this combination, you will hopefully set your clock radio alarm to remind you to tune in.

And away we go...

The St. Patrick's Day Global-a-Go-Go - Sat, 03/17/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Sinead O'Connor / Her Mantle So Green
  • The Chieftains, Carolina Chocolate Drops / Pretty Little Girl
  • The Chieftains, The Decemberists / When the Ship Comes In
  • Omagh Community Youth Choir / Love Rescue Me
  • Africando, Amadou Balake / Betece
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The St. Patrick’s Day Global-a-Go-Go

The Chieftains

Alright, let's get this bit of stereotypical song stylings out of the way right now. Yes, this week's World Music Show (3/17) falls on St. Patrick's Day. But does this mean you can expect two hours of nothing but Irish music? Not that anything is wrong with that mode of thought. However, since the show aires at the ten o'clock nighttime hour, I figure that by now, you'd have your fill of all things Irish.