Why was British Musician Billy Bragg invited to present at the 2013 Americana Music Festival? Seems unusual, but Bragg argues that the British were actually integral in developing Americana music after World War II.
Canadian Physics Student’s Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody Goes Viral
Tunes Spun On The World between our reports on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012. Artists featured are Kitka, Marta Sebestyen, Lisa Lynne, Nightnoise, Jon Kennedy, Tone Loc, Bananarama, and The Enchanters.
Dirty Projectors manage to be both avant-garde and accessible – the band plays experimental rock you can still dance to. They’ve collaborated with Björk and David Byrne, and been covered by Solange Knowles (sister of Beyoncé).
The Unthanks Release ‘The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons’
The band’s recent CD “The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons” was recorded in an intimate and unconventional setting – the Union Chapel in London.
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 25, 2011. Artists featured are: Kaya Project, Vieux Farka Toure, Prem Joshua & Chintan, Kila, Baka Beyond.
