Originally assembled as a collections about war and peace for Memorial Day in the USA, this playlist works just as well in light of the smaller but no less devastating violence of school shootings. Violence is a problem in many cultures, as these songs illustrate. We need to do better,
Category: Playlists
Diverse Groups in World Music (#1225)Diverse Groups in World Music (#1225)
While “world music” seems diverse by nature, within it are collaborations and groups that bring together different musical traditions and create entirely new sounds. This show is a celebration of those fresh groupings. Hour 1Terrakota – World Massala – World MassalaRegis Gizavo, Louis Mhlanga and David Mirandon – International Rumba
Top 10 World Music Albums, May edition (#1224)Top 10 World Music Albums, May edition (#1224)
Hour 1Congotronics International – Tita Tita (feat. Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Kasai Allstars, Konono No 1, Wildbirds & Peacedrums & Skeletons) – Where’s the One?Somi – Umhome – Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam MakebaHorzines Stara – Les bords de terre – Bord de Terres – DubheYungchen Lhamo – Nature’s Tears –
A Musical Celebration of Mothers (#1223)A Musical Celebration of Mothers (#1223)
Music for Mothers’ Day. Perhaps you know that Mothers’ Day in the US dates back to the Civil War period, and a movement by women to exert more control over their lives and over the politics of the nation. We’re still working on that, but there’s no shortage of great
A Soundtrack for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (#1222)A Soundtrack for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (#1222)
A collection of tunes to usher in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, along with some other global music — new and old — to round out the show. Hour 1 Moana and the Moahunters – Ancestors – Ruagamelan angklung, Peliatan village (Banjar Tengah) – Galang Kangin – From
Sacred Music of the World (STG #1221)Sacred Music of the World (STG #1221)
In addition to Passover, Easter and Ramadan, holy days occurring in April this year include the Sikhs’ and Hindus’ Vaisakhi, the Jains’ Mahavir Jayanti, the Baha’i festival of Ridvan, and the Theravada Buddhist New Year. We celebrate with music of these and other faiths, at a time when the world
Top 10 World Music Albums, April (#1220)Top 10 World Music Albums, April (#1220)
Hear a track from the freshest and best new global albums, plus other tunes new and old. For more global music and culture, like and follow STG on Facebook. Hour 1#10 Seiva – Chula Cega – Murmúrios e Outros Rumores#9 Jason Tamba – Maasai – Don’t Give Up#8 Pape Nziengui –
New Releases & Old Favorites (STG #1219)New Releases & Old Favorites (STG #1219)
Newly released global sounds and a few older faves and such mixed in for enhanced flavor. I’m very excited about the new Kobo Town album and Somi’s tribute to Miriam Makeba. Remember to get The Spin by liking and following STG on Facebook — you’ll also get other global music and cultural
Global Songs of Fools & Games (STG #1218)Global Songs of Fools & Games (STG #1218)
Songs of fools and games from around the planet to celebrate this April Fool’s day. 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. Hour 1Sierra
Global Songs of Time & Light (STG #1217)Global Songs of Time & Light (STG #1217)
Hour 1Metismatic – Out of Time (feat. Amina Mezaache) – Bad SafariBriganthya – Clockwork (feat. Eric Rigler) – SamhainKobo Town – Tick Tock Goes the Clock – Jumbie in the JukeboxEric Bibb & Habib Koité – 03 – Touma Ni Kelen ~ Needed Time – Brothers In BamakoYungdrung Gyal &