The West African harp hasn’t had the STG spotlight for a while, so we’ll take this week to focus on its magical sound, both solo and incorporated into groups and fusion music. Plus other global tunes in hour two.
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Continue reading Songs of the Kora (#1182)
Hear songs from the ten best new global releases, plus other music old and new in the second hour of the show.
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Continue reading Top 10 Global Albums, July edition (#1181)
Songs from the four big tournament finalists (Brazil, Argentina, Italy, and England) compete for the coveted STG trophy this week. Who’s your favorite?
Continue reading Euro 2021 & Copa America Musical Final (#1180)
We’re all captivated by Euro 2021 and/or Copa America, right? Here’s your soundtrack: songs about the beautiful game from artists in Europe and South America and beyond.
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Continue reading Great Global Football-Soccer Tunes (#1179)It’s the first week of summer (here in the north, anyway) and a great day to look back at the first albums from some well-known global musicians. What did they sound like when they were first starting out?
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Continue reading First Albums of Global Greats (#1178)
Songs from the ten best new global releases, plus other music old and new in hour two.
Remember to get The Spin by liking and following STG on Facebook — you’ll also get other global music and cultural news, and it’s a great place to make requests and suggestions for future episodes.
Continue reading Top 10 World Music Albums, June (#1177)
Songs by and about chiefs this week, from Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe to Chief Ragga to other “big men.” Some are tribute songs, others … not so much.
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Continue reading Hail to the Chiefs (#1176)
A mix of great music from around the planet, both new and old.
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Continue reading Global Music Mix (#1175)
May 29 is the International Day of Peacekeepers, and we’ll celebrate with songs about peace and peacemaking from around the planet. May peace — built on justice, equality, and opportunity — prevail in your heart and in the world.
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Continue reading Global Songs of Peace (#1174)
You’ve seen the social media threads with people posting their 10 favorite albums or the 15 best concerts. Well this show highlights 20 albums that were Spin The Globe’s gateway to more global music. From western musicians introducing other global sounds (thanks, Stewart Copeland, David Byrne, and Paul Simon!) to albums I stumbled across in used CD stores (Moana & the Moa Hunters, Rossy, township music compilations), these are some of the sounds that led me deeper into the “world music” rabbit hole. Thanks for that!
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Continue reading 20 Key Albums (#1173)