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James Vincent McMorrow

James McMorrow’s haunting rendition of a classic 1980s pop tune changed his life

Arts, Culture & Media

James Vincent McMorrow is an Irish musician who gained attention for his stripped-down rendition of an American hit, some thirty years after it topped the charts.

James Vincent McMorrow

James McMorrow’s haunting rendition of a classic 1980s pop tune changed his life

Arts, Culture & Media
Arcade Fire and Symbi Roots

Carnival celebrations are underway in Haiti, with a surprise band from Canada

Arts, Culture & Media

Summer in the Global Village: Brasil Summerfest – Marcelo D2, BNegao, and pictures

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Summer in the Global Village: Brasil Summerfest — Gaby Amarantos and Planet Hemp

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Terakaft

Terakaft: The Next Generation of Mali’s Desert Bluesmen

Arts, Culture & Media

Mali has been split into two for the past few months, ever since rebels took over the northern part of the country. One casualty has been Mali’s previously vibrant music scene. Reporter Mirissa Neff spoke about the situation with members of Terakaft, a music group that hails from Mali’s north.

Alex Anwandter: Chilean Singer and Spokesman for Gay Rights

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Chilean singer Alex Anwandter is part of an emerging electro-pop scene in his home city of Santiago. Reporter Mirissa Neff tells us that through Andwandter’s music, he’s also becoming a spokesman for gay rights in Chile.

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