Breathing life into hidden culture through language and voice: An interview with Yasmin Levy

Israeli born artist Yasmin Levy is someone who could not deviate from her destiny as an international star of world music, being the daughter of the late Isaac Levy. In her latest album Mano Suave, at times she commands her voice through soft tragic tales of love and tragedy to a full dynamic range that can be felt between spaces of her listeners–which she admits... Read More

Written by admin on November 11, 2009

The Sounds of Chicago’s Flamenco: An interview with Chiara Mangiameli of Idilio

Flamenco is a cultural phenomenon with its roots in the migration and experiences of peoples. On this program of Chicago is the World, we interview Chiara Mangiameli and learn more about the artist, her group Idilio and the beauty that is known as Flamenco. Download November 3, 2009 playlist for Chicago is the World Read More

Written by admin on November 4, 2009

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

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