Un Saludo a la Música Latina Tradicional

Chapinlandia

On this week's World Music Show (2/18), besides our usual forays into some varied and unique sounds from musical hotspots around the globe (more on these later), we'll be holding a salute to traditional Latin music (which is the translation of this week's blog headline). We're talking about hearing some classic "Son" Cuban music as well as some marimba music from Guatemala. Plus, we'll take a listen to "Musica Ranchera," otherwise known as Mexico's soulful "country music."

What's in it for you? 

The Sound of Sunshine - Sat, 02/11/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba Da Minha Terra
  • Cesaria Evora / Cumpade Cizone
  • Gipsy Kings / Baila me
  • David Byrne / Make Believe Mambo
  • David Byrne / The Dream Police
  • Carla Bruni / tu es ma came
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The Sound of Sunshine

Michael Franti & Spearhead

Right off the bat, I'm going to tell you that this week's headline for the World Music Show (airing 2/11) could be thought of as an oxymoron, or at best, a cruel trick for your ears. How so, you say? Well, in hour two of this week's show, I'm highlighting a few songs from Michael Franti & Spearhead

Not Your Average Run of the Mill Playlist - Sat, 02/04/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba Da Minha Terra
  • Buena Vista Social Club / Chan Chan
  • Dan Zanes, La Cumbiamba, eNeYe, Marc Ribot / El Pescador
  • Dan Zanes, La Bruja / El Pescador
  • Desi Arnaz & his Orchestra / Tico Tico
  • Johnny Clegg & Savuka / One (hu(man One Vote
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Not Your Average Run of the Mill Blog

Desi Arnaz

In looking over this week’s World Music Show playlist (2/4), I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m stumped. That’s right, I’m stymied as to what to hang a hook on. There’s so much goodness for your ears that it’s hard to pick just one thing, just one artist as to give you a reason to tune in. So, let’s break it down so I give you a dozen reasons to listen.

A Smorgasbord of Sound - Sat, 01/28/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba Da Minha Terra
  • Zee Avi / Anchor
  • Zee Avi / Bag of Gold
  • Guilermo Anderson / Aves
  • Atlantik / All Aboard
  • Tinariwen / Tenere Taqhim Tossam
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A Smorgasbord of Sound

Tinariwen

On this week's World Music Show (1/28), I feel like I took all the cool sounds and songs from around the globe and put them into a blender and came out with a show worthy of a few hours. Where to begin, oh, where to begin! Ok, how about with a few tracks from the Maylasian singer and ukelele player Zee Avi.  Her voice is smooth, deep, sultry and even whimiscal. And her songs evoke a bit of magic, too. 

From Chanteuse to First Lady - Sat, 01/21/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba Da Minha Terra
  • Banda Uniao Black / Everyone's a Winner
  • Banda Uniao Black / Africa Hot Band
  • BossaCucaNova, Carlos Lyra / Maria Moita
  • BossaCucaNova, Wanda Sa / Meditacao
  • Sergio Mendes, The Black Eyed Peas / Mas Que Nada
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From Chanteuse to First Lady

Carla Bruni

It's amazing how some people's careers are so extraordiary that to see them written down, you almost don't want to believe it. Such is the case with one of the focuses on this week's World Music Show (1/21). Like a two-drink minimum, we'll take a two-song look from the amazing woman that is Carla Bruni

Beats, Raps & Ford Mustangs - Sat, 01/14/2012

  • BossaCucaNova / Samba Da Minha Terra
  • Tamy / Samba na Mao, Eu Tenho
  • Brazilian Groove Band / Bananeira
  • Marissa / Os Grilos
  • BiD, Seu Jorge / E Depois
  • Seu Jorge / Hagua
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