NEW RELEASES FEATURED THIS WEEK: Adventurous Russian band ErsatzMusika, Mediterranean excursions with French artist Titi Robin, new tango master Pablo Ziegler, the Rough Guide to Psychedelic Samba, the Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, and a best-of set from Van Morrison
Monday, October 19
Global Village celebrates birthdays of reggae legend Peter Tosh and of Brazilian poet, playwright and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes - and lots of new music, including eclectic Russian ensemble ErsatzMusika, Scotland’s Shooglenifty, instrumental minimalist folk ensemble Spiro, new tango artist (and former member of Astor Piazzolla’s ensemble) Pablo Ziegler, and a selection from the Rough Guide to Psychedelic Samba.
Tuesday, October 20
Global Village marks the birthday of critically acclaimed Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem, whose work elegantly combines music of North Africa with Western contemporary classical and jazz influences. We’ll hear music from his 2015 release, Souvenance - his musical meditation on the recent political changes in Tunisia, along with selections from Astrakan Café and The Astounding Eyes of Rita. Plus more music for the October UK Folk (Rock) feature – from Pentangle and Richard & Linda Thompson – and new Mediterranean excursions from adventurous French composer and multi-instrumentalist Titi Robin.
Wednesday, October 21
Global Village celebrates birthdays of the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz, and legendary Latin and world jazz pioneer Dizzy Gillespie. Plus more for the October UK Folk (Rock) feature, and new music from the Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and Tiempo Libre.
Thursday, October 22
Global Village offers a birthday special with Canadian soprano saxophone and flute player, composer, Juno Award winner, and recipient of the Order of Canada, Jane Bunnett. In a series of groundbreaking recordings, Bunnett worked with some of the most dynamic musicians in Cuba and explored an often unknown variety of styles, from the folkloric to the contemporary, from across that country. Bunnett delves into the history of the music, the artists she found, and the distinctive and inventive music she created with them. The show also features a wide array of selections from her many Cuban projects.
Friday, October 23
New tango and new flamenco styles are featured this time in the Global Village, with music from the Gipsy Kings, Calaita Flamenco Son, and two master accordionists – Astor Piazzolla and Richard Galliano. Plus June Tabor & the Oysterband for the October UK Folk (Rock) feature; a classic from Argentine saxophonist Gato Barbieri; and a modern approach to some older Chinese favorites from the Shanghai Restoration Project.
