World archive
Read Song Premiere: Red Baraat, 'Shruggy Ji'
October 25, 2012 – The Brooklyn nine-piece dance band's new single was inspired by D.C.'s beat-heavy go-go music.
Listen Behind The Scenes With Cafe Tacvba
October 25, 2012 – Members of the iconic Mexican band pay a visit to Alt.Latino to discuss their terrific new album.
Listen 'Dumplings' And Bunnies: Asian Folk Songs For Kids
October 19, 2012 – Rabbit Days and Dumplings is a collection of traditional songs from Elena Moon Park and friends.
Listen Janka Nabay And The Bubu Gang On World Cafe WXPN
October 17, 2012 – The band just released its debut album, En Yay Sah, which mixes bubu and electronic dance music. WXPN
Listen Debo Band On World Cafe
October 10, 2012 – With its Ethiopian roots, the group infuses its worldly sound with funk, R&B, rock and brass music.
Watch Pakistan Heartthrob Trades Pop For Political Protest
October 4, 2012 – Shehzad Roy says charitable work in poor public schools opened his eyes to injustice in Pakistan.
Listen Latin Roots: Cuban Rumba WXPN
October 4, 2012 – Catalina Maria Johnson returns to World Cafe for a segment about a unique cultural blend. WXPN
Listen Son Jarocho, The Sound Of Veracruz
September 30, 2012 – Betto Arcos says the style of music is vibrant because it comes from the Caribbean side of Mexico.
Listen Analog Players Society: A Party Cooked Up In A Studio
September 25, 2012 – Hurricane Season in Brooklyn is jaunty, even rollicking, with African rhythms and accents.
Watch KCRW Presents: Antibalas KCRW
September 19, 2012 – The 11-piece Afrobeat collective brings the heat to KCRW with a live performance of "Dirty Money." KCRW
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: Celtic Show Bands
September 19, 2012 – Hear big-band style brass sections and other instrumental combinations.
Listen Sidi Toure On World Cafe WXPN
September 18, 2012 – The Songhai singer-songwriter pays tribute to his hometown of Gao, Mali, on his newest album, Koima. WXPN
Watch International Hits: Keep Summer Alive With 'Tacata'
September 17, 2012 – The happily inane dance song conquered Scandinavia and Italy before taking over Spain.
Listen Another Reason To Skip Sleep: Indian Classical Music
September 13, 2012 – These New York City concerts last until dawn, with music meant for specific times of day and night.
Listen Sauti Sol: Native Sons Sing Straight To Kenya's Youth
September 8, 2012 – In a scene led by party music, Kenya's most popular band has a message that cuts through the noise.