• The World on Twitter: Friday Aug. 31

    Updated: 2012-08-31 16:13:32
    Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Friday August 31.

  • PRI’s The World: 08/31/2012 (Gambia, Ecuador, Israel)

    Updated: 2012-08-31 16:00:58
    South African miners get charged with murder following violent strikes that left 34 people dead. Then, we look at the limits of free speech in Ecuador. And the music collaboration of London-based trio LV and South Africa’s Okmalumkoolkat in "Sebenza."

  • Music Heard on Air for August 31, 2012

    Updated: 2012-08-31 14:00:16
    Tunes spun on The World between our reports for August 31, 2012. Artists featured are: Fania All Stars, Ensemble FizFuz, AfroCubism, Oumou Sangare, Alison Brown.

  • London Band LV and South African Okmalumkoolkat Release ‘Sebenza’

    Updated: 2012-08-31 01:00:32
    LV, a London-based band, takes East London grime and shakes up the local rhythm of kwaito in the process.

  • The World on Twitter: Thursday Aug. 30

    Updated: 2012-08-30 16:40:47
    Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Thursday August 30.

  • PRI’s The World: 08/30/2012 (Portugal, Sweden, Afghanistan)

    Updated: 2012-08-30 16:00:58
    Egypt's president sides with the rebels in Syria during a conference in Iran. Also, China's not very positive view of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Plus, crowdfunding art in Portugal.

  • CD Review: Jimmy Cliff - Rebirth

    Updated: 2012-08-30 12:36:38
    : Entertainment World Music Search World Music World Music Basics Artists Genres and Styles Share Free World Music Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum CD Review : Jimmy Cliff Rebirth By Megan Romer About.com Guide August 30, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Follow me : on Facebook Twitter The summer has slipped right on by me , and with it , some great releases that I'm just now getting around to reviewing . Rebirth from reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has been at the top of the stack since late July , when it was released , and I'm actually a little bit sad that I didn't get to it sooner , because there was about a month that it could have been in my life but wasn't Imagine all those road trips with my convertible top down when it could've been pumping out of my speakers and by that , of

  • Musical Situation in Mali Increasingly Grim

    Updated: 2012-08-25 01:20:54
    Entertainment World Music Search World Music World Music Basics Artists Genres and Styles Share Free World Music Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum Musical Situation in Mali Increasingly Grim By Megan Romer About.com Guide August 25, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Follow me : on Facebook Twitter The eyes of the world have been on Mali ever since the government overthrow in early 2012. The world music community in particular has been watching closely , as Mali has grown to become one of Africa's greatest exporters of wonderful music artists like Toumani Diabate Salif Keita and Oumou Sangare all call the landlocked region their home . Thus , the news that's now coming out of Mali is rather upsetting : according to multiple reports , the radical Islamic groups that have overthrown the

  • The Galileo 7 ‘Staring At The Sound’ new album

    Updated: 2012-08-20 22:39:02
    Galileo 7 are: Allan Crockford—vocals, guitar Viv Bonsels—organ, vocals, Paul Moss—bass, vocals Russ Baxter—drums As a member of such legendary acts as the Prisoners, The Solarflares, James Taylor Quartet and Thee Headcoats, Allan Crockford has played an important part in establishing the Medway area’s reputation as a hotbed for spirited, uncompromising garage rock with a strong DIY ethic. Playing [...]

  • The Cribs live @ the Royal Function Rooms, Rochester

    Updated: 2012-08-19 22:35:11
    The Cribs soaked up the applause from their adoring fans as they walked onto the stage, played a short intro and then blasted into the very wonderful ‘Come On, Be A No-One‘ from their fifth studio album, ‘In the Belly of the Brazen Bull’. What a way for any band to start a sold out, [...]

  • Punk Fun and Mayhem with The Kix

    Updated: 2012-08-19 09:39:46
    Last night I attended The Kix gig at The Tiger Moth in Medway and had the time of my life, reliving happy memories of my Generation X youth.  Being part of an era and movement encouraging authenticity, freedom of  self expression and a tiny bit of mayhem, makes me feel very proud indeed and extremely [...]

  • One Love Dub & Reggae Festival

    Updated: 2012-08-18 01:15:13
    Advertised as the only reggae & dub festival with camping, One Love relocated this year to the Hop Farm in Kent.  No longer will a working farm, in recent years it has played host to several annual festivals and concerts including the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young & in September hosts A Day Out [...]

  • Get Into Some South African Gospel

    Updated: 2012-08-16 18:40:06
    Since the big 25th anniversary re-release of Paul Simon's Graceland back in June, I've seen a surge of interest in South African music, particularly of the gospel variety. It ...Read Full Post

  • Photo Gallery: The Sinquah Family Performs a Hoop Dance

    Updated: 2012-08-15 11:05:17
    : Entertainment World Music Search World Music World Music Basics Artists Genres and Styles Share Free World Music Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum Photo Gallery : The Sinquah Family Performs a Hoop Dance By Megan Romer About.com Guide August 15, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Follow me : on Facebook Twitter One of my personal highlights at the annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance where , it should be noted , I'm a contracted employee is the performance by award-winning Hopi Tewa musician , dancer , and storyteller Moontee Sinquah and his sons , Scott and Sampson . They've been performing the traditional hoop dance for about a decade there and at other events and venues around the world since the boys were young teenagers . If you ever get a chance to see this

  • Tender Trap – new single + album on Fortuna POP!

    Updated: 2012-08-13 09:00:41
    New album ‘Ten Songs About Girls’ by Tender Trap due out on Fortuna POP! on 10 September + new singlee ‘Step One‘ is out on 20 August & offers obstreperous instruction to aspiring young girl bands everywhere. Led by indie legend and feminist icon Amelia Fletcher (of Talulah Gosh and Heavenly), Tender Trap also includes Emily [...]

  • Suzi Chunk – Girl From The Neck Down – album review

    Updated: 2012-08-12 10:09:12
    There is a distinct possibility you’ve not heard the name Suzi Chunk before now. This is mainly due to the fact that until this year the Teesside born vocalist hadn’t released any solo recordings. Based in Cardiff, Suzi regularly performs with a number of bands including funk outfits Monkjack and Omega66. She has even recorded with [...]

  • CD Review: Wu Man and Master Musicians of the Silk Route - 'Borderlands'

    Updated: 2012-08-09 11:01:10
    : Entertainment World Music Search World Music World Music Basics Artists Genres and Styles Share Free World Music Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum CD Review : Wu Man and Master Musicians of the Silk Route Borderlands' By Megan Romer About.com Guide August 9, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Follow me : on Facebook Twitter The tenth release in Smithsonian Folkways' Music of Central Asia finds Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man exploring the roots of her instrument , which has ancestors somewhere in Central Asia , and which came to China via the legendary silk road millennia ago . The CD is really interesting in the way it explores musical and cultural connections , and it offers up several moments of exceptional musical beauty . Read my review : Borderlands Comments 0 See All Posts Share

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