Tracing the musical roots in the Philippines, and the rebellious sounds of the Sahara

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On this premier show of Chicago is the World Radio program, I will be featuring music by two groups who will be playing in town, Tinariwen and Bagwis. What follows is a collection of music from the Philippines that has influenced my own cultural consciousness I hope you all will enjoy. Tuesday, April 21st, 2009. Live broadcast on WHPK 88.5 in Chicago’s southside and streaming live on the net at Read More

Written by admin on April 20, 2009

The Pulse of the Diaspora and Rhythms from the Homeland

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Chicago is the World Radio Show will be premiering this month on April 21, 2009. The show will feature both traditional and contemporary music from immigrant communities in the U.S. and tracing their musical origins to their various homelands, including fusion, rock, jazz and more. Featured guests from Chicago’s ethnic communities are invited to introduce listeners to both popular and culturally significant stories through music and sounds. Airs every other Tuesday from 5 p.m... Read More

Written by admin on April 10, 2009