World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10004&ft=1&f=10004 World music and features from NPR news, NPR cultural programs, and NPR Music stations. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10004&ft=1&f=10004 Kobo Town: A Haunted 'Jukebox' Filled With Caribbean Sounds The Toronto-based band plays a hybrid of old-school calypso, ska and other West Indian styles. But the new album <em>Jumbie in the Jukebox </em>doesn't so much revive classic genres as reinvent them for a new time. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186058045/kobo-town-a-haunted-jukebox-filled-with-caribbean-sounds?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186058045/kobo-town-a-haunted-jukebox-filled-with-caribbean-sounds?ft=1&f=10004 The Toronto-based band plays a hybrid of old-school calypso, ska and other West Indian styles. But the new album Jumbie in the Jukebox doesn't so much revive classic genres as reinvent them for a new time.

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]]> Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Tiny Desk Concert Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185533273/mohammad-reza-shajarian-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185533273/mohammad-reza-shajarian-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=10004 Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73.

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]]> Latin Roots: Son Jarocho Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/182869886/latin-roots-son-jarocho?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/182869886/latin-roots-son-jarocho?ft=1&f=10004 Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico.

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]]> First Watch: Jeri-Jeri With Baaba Maal, 'Gawlo' A new video set at a backyard party in Dakar highlights a collaboration between the famous Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, a drum ensemble and a German techno producer. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/10/182859072/first-watch-jeri-jeri-with-baaba-maal-gawlo?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/05/10/182859072/first-watch-jeri-jeri-with-baaba-maal-gawlo?ft=1&f=10004 A new video set at a backyard party in Dakar highlights a collaboration between the famous Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, a drum ensemble and a German techno producer.

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]]> A Funky-Fresh Sound From Somalia, With A Political History A dance band called Dur-Dur Band ruled the nightclub scene in 1980s Mogadishu, thanks to a unique sound made possible by access to Western culture and instruments. Sun, 05 May 2013 15:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/180871371/a-funky-fresh-sound-from-somalia-with-a-political-history?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/05/180871371/a-funky-fresh-sound-from-somalia-with-a-political-history?ft=1&f=10004 A dance band called Dur-Dur Band ruled the nightclub scene in 1980s Mogadishu, thanks to a unique sound made possible by access to Western culture and instruments.

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]]> First Watch: Femi Kuti, 'The World Is Changing' "A groove with a message" is how the director of Femi Kuti's new video describes the song. It's an apt way to think of all the music made by Femi Kuti, who is the son of legendary afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. Fri, 03 May 2013 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/04/30/180079131/first-watch-femi-kuti-the-world-is-changing?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/04/30/180079131/first-watch-femi-kuti-the-world-is-changing?ft=1&f=10004 "A groove with a message" is how the director of Femi Kuti's new video describes the song. It's an apt way to think of all the music made by Femi Kuti, who is the son of legendary afrobeat musician Fela Kuti.

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]]> Baaba Maal On Mountain Stage Senegal's Baaba Maal has built a career spanning more than three decades, with a trademark sound that's found huge success around the globe. In this archival performance from 1995, Maal performs a unique and influential blend of traditional and popular African styles. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180548391/baaba-maal-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180548391/baaba-maal-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=10004 Senegal's Baaba Maal has built a career spanning more than three decades, with a trademark sound that's found huge success around the globe. In this archival performance from 1995, Maal performs a unique and influential blend of traditional and popular African styles.

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]]> New Cuban Sounds Rooted In Tradition From 'Global Village' World music DJ Betto Arcos returns to weekends on <em>All Things Considered</em> to share what he's been spinning on <em>Global Village</em>, the show he hosts on KPFK in Los Angeles. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/28/179058622/new-cuban-sounds-rooted-in-tradition-from-global-village?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/28/179058622/new-cuban-sounds-rooted-in-tradition-from-global-village?ft=1&f=10004 World music DJ Betto Arcos returns to weekends on All Things Considered to share what he's been spinning on Global Village, the show he hosts on KPFK in Los Angeles.

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]]> Madame Mao's Hollywood Fantasies See and hear examples of politically dogmatic — but extravagantly assembled — operas and ballets born during the Cultural Revolution. Glamorous photo stills by Zhang Yaxin of works like <em>Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy</em> were recently shown in Canada. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/24/178900162/explore-madame-maos-hollywood-fantasies?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/24/178900162/explore-madame-maos-hollywood-fantasies?ft=1&f=10004 See and hear examples of politically dogmatic — but extravagantly assembled — operas and ballets born during the Cultural Revolution. Glamorous photo stills by Zhang Yaxin of works like Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy were recently shown in Canada.

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]]> Freshlyground: Polished African Pop On The Global Dance Floor Driven by Zolani Mahola's powerhouse voice, the band is one of the most talked about musical acts out of post-apartheid South Africa. Although its latest album features an American producer, its desire to hang onto the past while establishing a place in the future is decidedly South African. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176818708/freshlyground-polished-african-pop-on-the-global-dance-floor?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176818708/freshlyground-polished-african-pop-on-the-global-dance-floor?ft=1&f=10004 Driven by Zolani Mahola's powerhouse voice, the band is one of the most talked about musical acts out of post-apartheid South Africa. Although its latest album features an American producer, its desire to hang onto the past while establishing a place in the future is decidedly South African.

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]]> Café Tacvba, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013 One of the most popular bands in all of Mexico takes the stage at Stubb's in Austin for NPR Music's SXSW showcase. Watch singer Rubén Albarrán and the rest of Café Tacvba perform songs from their new album, <em>El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco</em> — and bust out a synchronized dance in the process. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173426185/caf-tacvba-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173426185/caf-tacvba-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=10004 One of the most popular bands in all of Mexico takes the stage at Stubb's in Austin for NPR Music's SXSW showcase. Watch singer Rubén Albarrán and the rest of Café Tacvba perform songs from their new album, El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco — and bust out a synchronized dance in the process.

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]]> La Vida Boheme's Singer Picks An Essential Venezuelan Soundtrack On the new edition of <em>Alt.Latino</em>, La Vida Boheme's Henry D'Arthenay highlights his favorite Venezuelan music, from salsa to punk. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176030286/la-vida-bohemes-singer-picks-an-essential-venezuelan-soundtrack?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176030286/la-vida-bohemes-singer-picks-an-essential-venezuelan-soundtrack?ft=1&f=10004 On the new edition of Alt.Latino, La Vida Boheme's Henry D'Arthenay highlights his favorite Venezuelan music, from salsa to punk.

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]]> Bombino: A Desert Rock 'Nomad' Rolls Into Nashville The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach produced the Tuareg guitar virtuoso's latest album and adds sonic heft rarely heard on African guitar recordings. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176028767/bombino-a-desert-rock-nomad-rolls-into-nashville?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176028767/bombino-a-desert-rock-nomad-rolls-into-nashville?ft=1&f=10004 The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach produced the Tuareg guitar virtuoso's latest album and adds sonic heft rarely heard on African guitar recordings.

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]]> Bajofondo, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013 With eight accomplished musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, and a sound rooted in tango traditions, Bajofondo lays out a visual and aural feast. Watch the band perform "Duro y Parejo" to a huge crowd at Auditorium Shores, then listen to Bajofondo's complete set from SXSW. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174764216/bajofondo-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174764216/bajofondo-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=10004 With eight accomplished musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, and a sound rooted in tango traditions, Bajofondo lays out a visual and aural feast. Watch the band perform "Duro y Parejo" to a huge crowd at Auditorium Shores, then listen to Bajofondo's complete set from SXSW.

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]]> In South Africa, A Reggae Legacy Lives On Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. Now his 27-year-old daughter, Nkulee Dube, is African reggae's newest hope. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/30/175583890/in-south-africa-a-reggae-legacy-lives-on?ft=1&f=10004 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/30/175583890/in-south-africa-a-reggae-legacy-lives-on?ft=1&f=10004 Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. Now his 27-year-old daughter, Nkulee Dube, is African reggae's newest hope.

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