Most cultures have their own form of “classical” music. But this week, we dig into western classical music and how artists are combining it with world music elements. Some global covers of western classical gems, some western classical styles and instruments incorporated into global tunes. Will your sense of musical categories be challenged? Probably, yes.
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A tastefully curated blend of artisanal sounds from around the planet today: some new releases, some old faves, some tunes that just wandered in.
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Hear a song from each of the best new global releases, plus other worldly sounds — new and old — in hour 2.
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We’ll focus on some of the most fascinating cross-cultural musical collaborations this week: South African meets India; Tuva meets Italy; Pakistan meets Canada; Senegal meets Wales. You get the idea. Plus an interview with Ed Hanley, who plays tabla with Autorickshaw and has a new short film out called Mushroom. (for a 50% off code to view “Mushroom,” visit STG on Facebook.) To view Ed’s photos of The Longest Train in India, click here.
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July 4 marks Independence Day here in the USA, but some are still fighting for their liberation and a full recognition of their rights. Music of struggle, solidarity, and the inevitable triumph of liberty and justice for all.
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Ethiopia seems to be one of those countries with an outsized influence on the music of the world. From jazz to funk to reggae to other sounds, you’ll hear it from Ethiopian artists and foreign artists adopting Ethiopian elements.
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June 20 marks the Summer Solstice for those of us in the north. And June 19 is the birthday of Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin. Put them together and you get a show of great Caribbean music to usher in the summer.
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Hear a song from each of the best new global releases, plus other worldly sounds — new and old — in hour 2.
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This weekend was supposed to usher in HonkFest West, an annual street party of brass bands, marching groups, drums, weirdos, and freaks. We may have to keep our weirdness at home (note: the fest is postponed, but not officially cancelled), but we can still march and dance to great music.
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A tasty blend of musical flavors from every direction on Earth. With a couple fun cover songs tossed in for extra spice.
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