Numero Uno for 2013

by Ian Stewart
Fri, January 4, 2013
We Are Enfant Terrible

Well, we have to start somewhere, so we might as well start here. I mean, it is show number one--the first show of Season number six of the World Music Show. And though this week's headline isn't perhaps as creative as headlines of blogs past, it does get right to the point. Speaking of which, let's do that now. On this week's World Music Show (1/5), we'll pack as much sound--both mellow and frenetic--as we can in the space of two hours.

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Top Picks, Musical Tricks & Best of Lists - Sat, 12/29/2012

Hey, Happy New Year.

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Mumford & Sons / Timshel
  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Melissa Etheridge, Joe McBride / Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes
  • Playing for Change / Groove in G
  • Angelique Kidjo / Redemption Song
  • Senor Coconut / Sweet Dreams
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Top Picks & Musical Tricks

        

              

          
by Ian Stewart
Fri, December 28, 2012
        

                    

      

      
Cornershop
      
Wow! I can't believe that this year is at an end. Together, we've logged 52 World Music Shows! Fifty two people! These facts deserve exclamation points, right? And in that time, I've come across some pretty cool music--some new, and some "new to me." So, on this week's World Music Show (12/29), I'll rewind the tape a bit and playback some of my favorite tunes from the past year.

        

    
 
  

  

    

              
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A World Music Holiday Package--the Playlist - Sat, 12/22/2012

          

          

       

      
  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole / Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World
  • Playing for Change / All You Need is Love
  • U2 / I Believe in Father Christmas
  • Dominic Gaudious / Jingle Bells
  • Susan Gaeta / Las Tiyas
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Top Gifts for World Music Fans - Sat, 12/22/2012

          

          

       

  
Looking for that perfect gift for the World Music lover? Look no further, since here is a good start to get you started. And, if you purchase a CD or book through this list, WCVE will get a small monetary donation. Some of these are new, and some of choices are not-so-new. But, it's all OK, because giving the gift of music is always a winner. Also, some of these are compilations--which are great, becuase you get more bang for your buck, while others are by stand-alone artists that are just too good to pass up. 

    
  • David Byrne / This is a great read! Byrne talks about his travels in faraway places. He brings his bike wherever he goes. 
  • Beck, David Byrne, Caetano Veloso, John Legend and a ton of great Brazilian musicians / 
  • David Byrne / So Many great Latin songs, from Rumba to Cha Cha Cha
  • This has some really fun songs from all over.  / 
  •  / Contemporary songs done with an African Beat
  •  / Contemporary songs done with a Cuban Beat
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A World Music Holiday Package

        

              

          
by Ian Stewart
Fri, December 21, 2012
        

                    

      

      
Pink Martini
      
To get the ball rolling, I just want to wish all of you--whatever tradition or holiday you celebrate, a joyous, restful, and magical time. On this week's World Music Show 9 (12/22), we'll try our best to showcase some of what this season has to offer. It's going to be a mish-mash of Holiday tunes that will hopefully put you in the right frame of mind.

        

    
 
  

  

    

              
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50 for 50, the playlist - Sat, 12/15/2012

          

          

       

      
  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Brigitte Bardot / Moi je Joue
  • Gillian Hills / Le paradis pour Toi
  • Dominique Walter / Les Petits Boudins
  • Christie Laume / L'adorable Femme Des Neiges
  • Les Primitifs du Futur / Charlotte Hot Step
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50 for 50

        

              

          
by Ian Stewart
Thu, December 13, 2012
        

                    

      

      
Latin Playboys
      
It's a law of averages. Or perhaps it's a matter of space on the airwaves. But for the two hours allotted for The World Music Show, I average roughly 15 to 18-songs per hour, depending on length of the songs and what vital background information I try to impart between songs. So, at the end of each show, you've hopefully heard around 30 or so songs that have taken you on a mini-sound journey around the planet.

        

    
 
  

  

    

              
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Slouching Toward Acoustic - Sat, 12/08/2012

          

          

       

      
  • BossaCucaNova / Samba da Minha Terra
  • Tinariwen / Tenere Taqhim Tossam
  • Michael Kiwanuka / I'm Getting Ready
  • Michael Kiwanuka / Home Again
  • Rajery / Misahotaka Ny Akama
  • Vusi Mahlasela / Basimanyana
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Slouching Toward Acoustic

        

              

          
by Ian Stewart
Fri, December 7, 2012
        

                    

      

      
Kora
      
It could just be that time of year. You know, when the sun sets practically after it rises and the chill in the air makes one want to hibernate for an entire month. It's the time of year when there are nights when you want stoke the flames, prop the feet and let your mind drift while hearing a more mellow soundtrack. It's with this mindset that this week's World Music Show (12/8) is based upon.

        

    
 
  

    

  
      
  
  
  
  
  

   


  
  



  



                    

                  

                                  

              

            

                                      

                
	


		
	
		


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