Marlon Bishop

Lorely Rodriguez performs as Empress Of. Here she sits with her mother, Reina

Empress Of’s Lorely Rodriguez: 'I’m going to be the weirdest person I can possibly be.'

Her mom wanted her to become a TV news reporter. Then she listened to Björk — and set her sights on music stardom.

Empress Of’s Lorely Rodriguez: 'I’m going to be the weirdest person I can possibly be.'
Yillian David is a Garifuna living in Honduras. She's thought of leaving to go to the US, but she's decided to stay to help preserve her culture.

One Honduran woman decided not to leave for the US thanks to her Garifuna culture

One Honduran woman decided not to leave for the US thanks to her Garifuna culture
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Colombian Gypsy Swing from Monsieur Periné

Colombian Gypsy Swing from Monsieur Periné
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An Orchestra of Guns

An Orchestra of Guns

High-Tech Manufacturing Driving Economy in Mexico

High-Tech Manufacturing Driving Economy in Mexico

Sierra Leone Thumb Piano Player, Sorie Kondi, Finds American Audience Online

A street musician from Sierra Leone is cultivating an American audience, with a little help from the internet. Reporter Marlon Bishop tells us about Sorie Kondi and his thumb piano.

Sierra Leone Thumb Piano Player, Sorie Kondi, Finds American Audience Online

Vibrant Aboriginal Art Exhibit Gives Power to Indigenous Australians

The walls at gallery nine5 are covered with canvases featuring amorphous forms and twisting patterns almost dizzying to the eye.

Vibrant Aboriginal Art Exhibit Gives Power to Indigenous Australians

Prince Koloni: French Guiana's Star

Prince Koloni is a young musician and former gold-boat runner who plays both traditional aleke music and roots reggae.

Prince Koloni: French Guiana's Star
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Funk Carioca Makes Comeback in Brazil Despite Bailes Crackdown

"Funk carioca," or simply "funk" is a mixture of hip-hop, samba and electronic music that has had a rocky relationship with Brazilian authorities.

Funk Carioca Makes Comeback in Brazil Despite Bailes Crackdown
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New Films On The Cheap

New Films On The Cheap
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Cape Verdean Idol

Cape Verdean Idol