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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.
Listen Latin Roots: The Politics Of Music WXPN
September 6, 2012 – Ozomatli singer Raul Pacheco shares the views that shape Latin music, personally and in general. WXPN
Listen Luciana Souza: From Bossa Nova To Chet Baker
August 31, 2012 – The Brazilian singer's two new albums of cover songs explore her love of both jazz and bossa nova.
Listen Bang On A Pan: Steel-Drum Orchestras Ready For Battle
August 31, 2012 – Brooklyn's annual Panorama Competition sees massive Caribbean-style steel bands coming together.
Listen Thistle and Shamrock: A Broader Canvas
August 29, 2012 – Follow the Celtic music trail to Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Galicia, Asturias, Wales and Brittany.
Listen Latin Roots: From Africa To Brazil, The Story Of Samba WXPN
August 23, 2012 – Grammy award-winning Latin music producer Aaron Levinson talks about the traditions of samba music. WXPN
Watch This Ain't A Love Song: Seven Musicians Who Break Cliches
August 23, 2012 – This week we bring you new songs that move past the usual themes of love and lust.
Watch Janka Nabay: The King Of Bubu Music
August 21, 2012 – Forced into exile from Sierra Leone, Nabay now makes his mysterious, mesmerizing music in Brooklyn.
Watch Musicians Who Paid The Price Before Pussy Riot
August 17, 2012 – This isn't the first time singing anti-establishment songs has had consequences.
Watch ¡Ay Amor! Seven Unusual Latin Love Songs
August 16, 2012 – This week on Alt.Latino, we play songs about many different types of love.
Watch Juanes: A Superstar Slows Down, Shifts Gears
August 16, 2012 – The Colombian pop idol's new, all-acoustic album marks a break from his career's frenetic pace.