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What in the World? is a monthly podcast featuring a new release that falls into the genre of World music. Produced by Rosemary Welsch, WYEP's Afternoon Mix host, the podcast explores a new World music CD, shares insights, music segments, and history on some of the artists making music all around the globe. What in the World? can be heard on Sundays at 5pm as part of "The Music Lab" on 91.3FM WYEP in Pittsburgh and at wyep.org
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What in the World: WYEP's What in the World? : Caetano Veloso Zii e Zie
Legendary Brazilian singer/songwriter Caetano Veloso re-teams with BandaCe, a group of young rock musicians for Zii e Zie, an album that swings between shimmering samba and molten guitar rock.
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What in the World: WYEP's What in the World? : Angelique Kidjo Oyo
Benin-born, NYC resident Angelique Kidjo pays tribute to her musical influences, ranging from French Jazz to Bollywood musicals, American soul to Brazilian rhythms, plus traditional Benin songs. She covers songs by James Brown, dedicates a lullaby to Miriam Makeba, and welcomes guests John Legend, Roy Hargrove, Bono, and Dianne Reeves.
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What in the World: WYEP's What in the World? : Various Artists "A Tribute To Los Fabulosos Cadillacs"
Bands from Venezuela, Columbia, Uruguay, Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina pay tribute to one of South Americas most influential rock bands by re-envisioning some of the bands best known songs.
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What in the World: WYEP's What in the World? : The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder
The Chieftains, with help from Ry Cooder and guest artists from America, Ireland, and Mexico pay homage to The San Patricios, a band of Irish immigrants who deserted the United States Army in order to fight along side Mexican soldiers during the Mexican American War of 1848.
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What in the World: WYEP's What in the World? : Youssou N'Dour "I Bring What I Love"
I Bring What I Love, the soundtrack to the documentary recounting the turbulent years following the release of Youssou N'Dour's Grammy winning album "Egypt," a homage to Islam by a secular artist.
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What in the World: WYEP's What in the World? : Lhasa de Sela "Lhasa"
Lhasa de Sela's 3rd release is a sparse, self-produced album that takes inspiration from blues, folk, and country music. The album features a small band, recorded live in-studio to analog tape for a warm, intimate sound.