World Music
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‘And the Roots of Rhythm Remain’: A joyful tour of global music
WPR’s “BETA” chatted with Joe Boyd about his massive undertaking of listening, conducting interviews and studying music from Budapest to Johannesburg.
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#1559 11 May 2024
A Celebration of international music from lands near and far.
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Celebrating Garifuna Music with Aurelio
Born in the tiny coastal hamlet of Plaplaya on the Honduras Caribbean coast, Aurelio Martinez, may be one of the last generations to grow up steeped in the Garifuna music […]
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#1548 24 February 2024 The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby
Tonight’s showcase features: Norma Waterson, Ojos De Brujo, Miles Davis, George Gershwin, Abigail Washburn & Bela Fleck, Isley Brothers,Aretha Franklin, Buddy Holly, Benny Carter, Duke Ellington with Louis Armstrong, Allen […]
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#1547 17 February 2024 The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby
Your weekend showcase features Karine Polwart, Anne Phoebe, Family Atlantica, Tito Puente, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Leontyne Price, Mami Smith, Catrin Finc & Seckou Keita, Mano Chao, George Jones, Kate Rusby, […]
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Early Music For The Ages
Coming soon is Jonathan’s podcast series that explores ancient music and its role in shaping future genres, cultures, and musicians who followed.
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#1541 6 January 2024 The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby
Join Jonathan for this weekend’s showcase featuring the Ahn Trio, The Chieftans and the Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi, Kekele, music fro Thailand, Hungary, Poland, Norway, […]
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#1540 30 December 2023 The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby
This weekend’s showcase features Gilberto Gil and Harry Belafonte, accordionist Richard Galliano, a mix of Caribbean and reggae sounds, Lila Downs, Mariza, Franco and Tpok Jazz, Karen Matheson, Cesaria Evora,The […]
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WILDWOODS FOLK BAND AT THE BUR OAK
PERFORMANCE AT THE BUR OAK IN MADISON, WI Hailing from the Great Plains of Lincoln, NE, enchanting folk/American trio, The Wildwoods are excited to perform at The Bur Oak on […]
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#1538 16 December 2023 The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby
This weekend’s showcase features an encore broadcast from 26 August 2023 featuring music by Ballake Sissoko and Vincent Segal, Ana Moura, Raghu Dixit, Youssou N’Dour, Moishe’s Bagel, Tamikrest, Sam &8 […]