Spin The Globe - world music radio

25/01/2025

Some new global tunes to help ring in the new year, from artists including Akram Abdulfattah Official, GERMÀ NEGRE, Nesrine, Kanazoé Orkestra, PUSAKA SUNDA, Mostar Sevdah Reunion, Esperanza Fernández, Seun Anikulapo Kuti, and many more.

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https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/new-tunes-for-a-new-year-1365/

A roundup of some great new global music to continue ringing in the new year. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheglobe.earball.net/category/top15/ View the complete playlist for this sho...

23/01/2025

The latest episode celebrates the life of KAOS host Sy "Junglee Hour" Khan, a wonderful radio host, community member, and friend. With tunes from Kiran Ahluwalia, Debashish Bhattacharya, Mynta Music, Bollywood Brass Band, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Indian Ocean, Sukhwinder Singh, Panjabi MC, Nistha Raj, and many more.

Listen here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/remembering-sy-junglee-hour-indianbollywood-music-1364/

Sy Khan, host of The Junglee Hour on KAOS-fm, passed on unexpectedly recently. This week's Spin The Globe is dedicated to the memory of Sy and his show, featuring music of Bollywood and Beyond, and a special message from one of his close friends. Give it a listen, enjoy the tunes, and celebrate with...

14/01/2025

You may have heard that Sy Khan, host of The Junglee Hour on KAOS, passed on a few days ago. This week's Spin The Globe (Friday 11am-1pm) will be dedicated to the memory of Sy and his show, featuring music of Bollywood and Beyond, and a special message from one of his close friends. I hope you'll tune in and celebrate with me this wonderful person, community member, and KAOS host.

You can listen at 89.3fm, or stream via TuneIn Radio or the KAOS website, or catch the archived show later at https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/

11/01/2025

The first Top 10 show of the new year includes music from Tamar Ilana, Sauljaljui, The bongo hop, Kanazoé Orkestra, PulciPerla, Warsaw Village Band/Kapela ze Wsi Warszawa, DJAM, Shunta!, Aboubakar Traore & Balimaya Project, Tio Chorinho, and many more.

Listen here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/top-10-world-music-albums-january-1363/

The first 2025 installment of great global albums you'll want to check out! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheglobe.earball.net/category/top15/ View the complete playlist for this show....

03/01/2025

This week's show pulls from three great global music charts to bring you key albums from 2024. Songs from BabaZula, Buzz' Ayaz, Lucibela, Kiran Ahluwalia, Seun Anikulapo Kuti, Vedan Kolod, Jyotsna Srikanth, Afro Celt Sound System, OYME, Dobet Gnahoré, Tarwa N-Tiniri, and many more.

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Cherry-picked 2024 highlights from the Transglobal World Music Chart, World Music Charts Europe, and the Russian World Music Charts -- really, the best of the best. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: h...

02/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉
And congrats to the great artists topping the January Transglobal World Music Chart: Mari Boine, Justin Adams & Mauro Durante, BaBa ZuLa, Al Andaluz Project, Aboubakar Traoré & Balima, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Christine Zayed, Afro Celt Sound System, Moana and the Tribe, and Buzz' Ayaz!

27/12/2024

Songs to warm your heart amid cold short days (if you're living south of the equator, your results may vary). Featuring music from Bugotak, Taraf de Haidouks, Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr, Baka Beyond, MuzsikaSzó, Windborne, Salsa Celtica, Otava Yo (Отава Ё), Black Flower, Oreka TX, and many more.

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https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/songs-of-winter-winter-holidays-1361/

Songs of winter holidays and general coldness and winteriness this week to celebrate the dark days. Happy Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Saturnalia, or whatever else you're celebrating! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spinthegl...

26/12/2024

The winter holidays continue! Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa to all those celebrating!

21/12/2024

The sudden passing of Zakir Hussain this past week was devastating to the global music community. We celebrate some of his vast legacy of music this week, including collaborations with John McLaughlin, Béla Fleck, Mickey Hart, Dhafer Youssef, Edgar Meyer, Tabla Beat Science, Charles Lloyd, and many more.

Stream it here (it's free!)
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/remembering-zakir-hussain-1360/

A wild variety of songs demonstrating the great range (and wide circle of musical friends!) of the late Zakir Hussain. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheglobe.earball.net/category/top15...

16/12/2024

No December Top 10 show for STG (Instead, tune in this Friday for selections from the Transglobal World Music Chart & Russian World Music Chart). But I did a list anyway, and it's all great music!

1. The bongo hop - La Pata Coja - Underdog Records
2. Moana and the Tribe – Ono - Black Pearl Ltd.
3. Warsaw Village Band/Kapela ze Wsi Warszawa & Bassałyki – Sploty - Karrot Kommando
4. DJAM! - DJAM - Guitar Globetrotter Recordings
5. Kananaye - Kananayé - Tzig'Art
6. Esperanza Fernandez - Sevilla 40.0 - Karonte
7. Franck Biyong Music – Radio Masoda – Tangential Music
8. Tamar Ilana & Ventanas Music – Azadi – Lulaworld Records
9. Aboubakar Traoré & Balima – Sababu – Zephyrus
10. Momi Maiga – Kairo - Segell Microscopi
11. Peter Somuah – Highlife – ACT Music
12. Tio Chorinho - Tempestuoso - Lulaworld Records
13. DOGO du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band – Avoudé - Dogo Du Togo
14. Tenderete - En el Azul - Zephyrus Records
15. Al Andaluz Project - The Songs of Iman Kandoussi - Traditional Arabic Andalusian - Galileo MC

16/12/2024

A great library has burned down.
What a legacy.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

14/12/2024

This two-hour show features the best and most memorable global tunes of the past year from artists including Dobet Gnahoré, Saigon Soul Revival, Nation Beat, Aziza Brahim, Newen Afrobeat, Moana and the Tribe, Fågel Roc, SAHRA Halgan, Kiran Ahluwalia, Franck Biyong Music, and many more.

Listen via Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/stgs-favorite-global-songsalbums-of-2024-1359/

07/12/2024

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06/12/2024

No theme this week, just two hours of great global music from artists including KOUM TARA, Santrofiofficial, Skalinka, Eskorzo, Jyotsna Srikanth, Mari Boine, Okaidja Afroso, Sar Kamler, Sverre Indris Joner artist page, Lo'Jo, and many others.

Listening link:
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/global-mixtape-1358/

A great mix of global musical styles this week! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheglobe.earball.net/category/top15/ View the complete playlist for this show below or at: https://spinthe...

02/12/2024

Happy December, and congrats to the great artists topping the Transglobal World Music Chart this month: Justin Adams & Mauro Durante, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mari Boine, Afro Celt Sound System, Buzz' Ayaz, BaBa ZuLa, Lucibela, Lo'Jo, Seun Anikulapo Kuti, and Jake Blount & Mali Obomsawin Music!

01/12/2024

Following the recent show on cats, in the interest of balance STG presents these global songs about dogs. (No, don't ask for a show about hamsters.) Featuring tunes from Reggae Cowboys, Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band, Lila Downs, Jaro Milko & The Cubalkanics, Amparanoia, Kottarashky, Forro in the Dark, Old Blind Dogs, Attwenger, and many more.

Listen here (it's free!):
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/global-songs-of-dogs-1357/

Songs about dogs from all around the planet (and a few songs by dog-named artists). Woof! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheglobe.earball.net/category/top15/ View the complete playlist....

23/11/2024

Time to let your inner child out! Global music for kids is this week's theme, with tunes from Ozomatli, Shanren, Vusi Mahlasela, Mabululu, Angélique Kidjo, Zap Mama, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mahotella Queens, Alex Boyé, Ziggy Marley, Soweto Gospel Choir, and many more.

Listen here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/world-music-for-kids-1356/

Music for/about/and by kids from all over the planet. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheglobe.earball.net/category/top15/ View the complete playlist for this show below or at: https://s...

21/11/2024

Working on the playlist for this week's show, featuring music by/for/about kids -- so round up the kids (or your inner child) and tune in to KAOS Community Radio Friday at 11am to join in the fun!

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