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2012-07-27 Baka Beyond live at KAOS

By on July 27th, 2012

Baka Beyond performing live at KAOS-fm on Spin The Globe

Baka Beyond performing live at KAOS-fm on Spin The Globe

What a delight to have Baka Beyond live in the KAOS performance studio for a live set during this show! The band just flew in from the UK, and kicks off a mini-tour of the western USA, with stops in Washington, Oregon, and California in coming days.

More info on Baka Beyond and their projects at http://bakabeyond.net

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Hour 1
Chris Berry & the Bayaka of Yandoumbe “Congo Beat (feat. Eluka, Singa & Bomenge)” from Oka!

Bibi Tanga & The Selenites “Banda a Gui Koua” from 40º of Sunshine

Orchestre Super Borgou de Parakou “A Na Gan Garo Ka Nam” from The Bariba Sound

The Brave “Derviche” from Moroccan Spirit

Balkan Beat Box “Smatron” from Blue Eyed Black Boy

Niyaz “Vafa” from Sumud

Ba Cissoko “Politiki (feat. Ibrahima Kourou, Abdoulaye Kouyate, Alhassane Camara, Laurent Rigaud ‘Samba’, Ava Saty Marching Band)” from Nimissa

Ozomatli “Love & Hope” from Street Signs

Debo Band “Yekefer Wegagene” from Debo Band

Carla Hassett “Janela” from Círculo

Sylvain Leroux “Oxossi” from Quatour Creole

Mahube “Oxam” from Music from Southern Africa

Hour 2
Baka Pygmy Women “Sakwe Ngombi” from Baka in the Forest

Set break — Baka Beyond – live in the KAOS performance studio

Baka Beyond “Together Again” from Baka Beyond the Forest

Andy Statman “Mah Yedidus (How Beloved Is Your Rest)” from Old Brooklyn

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars “Global Threat” from Rise & Shine

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2012-07-20 Leni Stern interview + July Top 10

By on July 20th, 2012

Leni Stern

Leni Stern

We counted down the best new global sounds from the July Spin The Globe / SoundRoots Top 10 chart this week, with a break in the middle for a fascinating conversation with guitarist Leni Stern, who has recently found a great groove in collaborating with West African musicians. She’s currently on tour as well.

If you’re around the Olympia area this weekend, be sure to drop by the KAOS booth at Lakefair. I’ll be down there this afternoon, and would love to talk with you about global music. Or drop me a line here with any show comments or suggestions.

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2012-07-13 Francophone Global Music

By on July 13th, 2012

amadou & mariam - french-speaking artists from Mali, AfricaIn honor of France, Bastille Day (July 14), and Freedom Fries, this week’s show features music from French-speaking countries and artists worldwide, including Camille, Lo’Jo, Le Chauds Lapins, Paris Combo, Amadou & Mariam, Massilia Sound System, and many more. Vivre localement, rainure globalement!  Plus new releases and other sounds in hour 2.

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2012-07-06: Music of Central Africa

By on July 6th, 2012

We celebrate the birthday of Congolese legend Francois ‘Franco’ Luambo Makiadi in this show with music from him along with more songs and styles from central African nations, including Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. Franco Guitar Hero of Congo

Music from artists including Wendo Kolosoy, Franco, Papa Wemba, Papa Noel, Mounira Mitchala, Somi, and So Kalmery

Plus, in hour 2, new releases and concert previews. With music from Erev Rav Klezmer Orchestra, Akoya Afrobeat, Sylvain Leroux, Maga Bo, Jungle by Night and more. Continue reading 2012-07-06: Music of Central Africa →

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2012-06-29 Afro-Latin Tunes

By on June 29th, 2012

Afro-Latin music on Spin The Globe world music radioThis week we explore the musical styles that sailed from Africa to the Americas, and have been bouncing back and forth ever since. Latin music from Africa, African percussion underlying Latin songs — and other twists on Afro-Latin music this week. Plus cuts from new released by Erev Rav, Lara Bello, Andra Kouyate, Chicago Afrobeat Project, and more. Continue reading 2012-06-29 Afro-Latin Tunes →

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2012-06-22 World Music Top 10, June 2012

By on June 22nd, 2012

Maga Bo - CD coverThis week, a countdown of the Top 10 chart of global CDs –topped by the party-friendly Brazilian sounds of Maga Bo! Plus a variety of old favorites, new releases, and concert previews in hour 2. Enjoy, and happy summer!

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2012-06-15 – Persian / Iranian Music + Global Father’s Day Songs

By on June 15th, 2012

Persian / Iranian music show on Spin The Globe When they’re not busy in their secret laboratories concocting new batches of evil (joking!), Iranians make some fine, fine music. Seriously, Persia/Iran has a rich and remarkably diverse musical and cultural history, and this week we’ll explore sounds ranging from compositions based on mystic Sufi poetry to modern pop and rock sounds. You’re in for some surprises, dear listener! Plus a few songs for dads, since Father’s Day is this weekend.

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2012-06-08 Global songs about bugs, insects, & spiders

By on June 8th, 2012

spiderweb oudSpiders, butterflies, bees, fleas. Yes, it’s creepy crawly buzzy day on Spin The Globe, as we round up songs about some of the smaller, and sometimes more annoying, residents of our planet. Stand on a chair wielding a broom if you must, but don’t miss this collection of great songs about bugs. Plus new releases and concert previews in hour 2. Continue reading 2012-06-08 Global songs about bugs, insects, & spiders →

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2012-06-01 Brass On! Global Brass, Drum, & Marching Band Music

By on June 1st, 2012

honkfest west 2012This week’s show, inspired by this weekend’s HonkFest West, provides an invigorating blast of brass, drum, and marching band music the likes of which you’ll experience in the streets of Seattle this weekend. If you dare!

Also, a slew of new releases in hour 2. And congrats to the winners of the ticket giveaway for the OMO Africa show. Perhaps I’ll see you at one of these events. Whatever you are up to, remember to live locally and groove globally!

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2012-05-25 Top 10, May edition

By on May 25th, 2012

This week, our monthly Top 10 countdown of the best new global music CDs, from Caramelo’s Peligroso at #10 to The Bombay Royale at #1. Plus other new releases, a very special request for Egyptian music, and some concert/Folklife Festival previews in hour 2.

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