Swamp, Botswana, Bell Orchestre

Studio 360

Writer Ben Greenman and soul legend Swamp Dogg tell Kurt Andersen about their unlikely collaboration. The music of tiny Botswana makes it out into the world, thanks to the TV series “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.” And Canadian band Bell Orchestre leaves its indie-rock roots behind and perform live in the studio.

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