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Hip Deep In The Niger Delta
The massive Niger River Delta is a fantastically rich cultural region and ecosystem. Unfortunately, it has been laid low by the brutal Biafran War (1…
5 years, 5 months ago
Africa And The Blues
When this episode first aired, the recent death of Malian guitar legend Ali Farka Touré inspired a new round of speculation about the roots of the bl…
5 years, 6 months ago
Closeup: Drumming as A Resistance Movement
Brazil’s Grupo Didá, is an extraordinary ensemble of Afro-Brazilian women who use music to fight against injustice and racial inequality. Producer D…
5 years, 6 months ago
Youssou's Egypt
In 2004, Youssou N'Dour joined forces with Egyptian master-musician Fathy Salama for a sonic adventure, Egypt (2004, Nonesuch). Through the differing…
5 years, 6 months ago
814 My Friend Manu
Cameroonian musician and composer Manu Dibango passed away on March 24 at his home in France, an early victim of Covid 19. “My Friend Manu” is a tri…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Musical Legacy Of Al - Andalus Part 2
Even before the expulsion of Jews (1492) and converted Muslims, or Moriscos, (1610) from Al Andalus, many Andalusians crossed the Straight of Gibralt…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Musical Legacy Of Al - Andalus, Part 1 - Europe
The 700-year period of Muslim courts and conquerors in Medieval Spain (711-1492) leaves behind many mysteries. In the first of a three-part look at t…
5 years, 7 months ago
Botswana, Dumelang
Botswana is a large, landlocked country in Southern Africa, a vast stretch of desert and savannah between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia with a p…
5 years, 7 months ago
Rhythm Nations
Some countries are embedded in our collective memory for their trademark rhythms--samba for Brazil, rumba for Cuba, Afrobeat for Nigeria, mbalax for …
5 years, 7 months ago
Madagascar Medley
On a return trip to Madagascar, we catch up with and hear new music from tsapiky maestro Damily, the “King of Salegy” Jaojoby, an exciting new duo st…
5 years, 8 months ago