Hear a song from each of the Top 10 global albums this month, plus other mostly new music in the remainder of the show.
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Continue reading Top 10 World Music albums, April (#1168)
A blend of new tunes, old favorites, and listener requests. And a STG Doubleshot of “Three Little Birds” (six little birds?).
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Continue reading World Music Mix (#1167)
It’s a sweaty show this week, as we pull out some great energetic, motivational music to power you through your daily workout/run (or sitting on your sofa, or whatever).
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Continue reading The World Music Workout Mixtape (#1166)
It’s the first week of Spring here in the Northern hemisphere, and we celebrate the return of the light and warmth with songs of spring, growth, and rebirth.
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Continue reading Global Songs of Spring (#1165)
Including 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 World Music Albums (#1164)
Part 2 of our Women’s History Month extravaganza brings you new(ish) music by women around the planet.
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Continue reading New World Music by Women (# 1163)
As we launch into Women’s History Month, STG rounds up tunes from some of the women whose music reverberated around the planet, including The Mohotella Queens (South Africa), Yma Sumac (Peru), Ofra Haza (Yemen/Israel), Cheikha Rimitti (Algeria), Cesaria Evora (Cabo Verde), Celiz Cruz (Cuba), Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares (Bulgaria), Márta Sebestyén (Hungary), and many more.
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Continue reading Pioneering Women of World Music (#1162)
I’ve been doing some spring cleaning, and have uncovered some great, underappreciated world music gems. I’ve dusted them off and organized them into a playlist that will delight and surprise you.
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Continue reading Global Tunes From the Crypt (#1161)
A track from the ten best new global releases, plus other new sounds this week.
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Continue reading World Music Top 10, Feb. Edition (STG #1160)
A celebration of the heart from global artists as Valentines Day nears. Also some Chinese music, since today marks the Lunar New Year (welcome to the Year of the Ox!) and some tunes for Carnival, which runs 12-17 February. A busy, eclectic show!
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Continue reading Songs of the Heart + Lunar New Year + Carnival (STG #1159)