Monday, November 20
As part of the November New Euro Folk feature, Global Village heads to Sweden for music from Garmarna, Den Fule, Groupa, and Lena Willemark with Ale Moller. Plus new music from Ramon Goose, Monoswezi, and Officina Zoe.
Tuesday, November 21
Global Village marks the birthday of Crescent City favorite Dr. John with music from across his career and as a special guest with John Scofield and Taj Mahal. Plus new music from afrobeat band Antibalas, contemporary cumbia group La Misa Negra, Ethiojazz inspired group Mister Ott, and roots reggae revivalists The Expanders.
Wednesday, November 22
A triple birthday celebration in the Global Village for three legendary Spanish composers – Tárrega (11.21), Rodrigo (11.22) and de Falla (11.23) – with some of their most famous compositions performed by John Williams, Julian Bream and the Miles Español project.
Thursday, November 23
Global Village serves up a feast for the holiday with songs about food. On the menu, Rice, Red Beans and Turnip Greens, Sweet Pumpkin, Hot Cross Buns with some Frim Fram Sauce and other musical delicacies.
(Strange Currency and Night Train will also serve up Thanksgiving holiday specials tonight.)
Friday, November 24
This time Global Village pays a visit to the ‘classical world’ – exploring music that brings together Western classical and world influences, along with music inspired by Indian and Arabic classical traditions. Among the artists featured – Kirk Elliott with the Orchestra of Unmitigated Gaul, Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem’s first project with a string orchestra, and music from Paquito D’Rivera with the classical ensemble, Quinteto Cimarron. And as usual, we take some detours along the way, including for some ‘60s garage band music from Spain, and for the November Euro Folk feature, music from Richard Thompson’s first solo album (and reportedly the worst selling album on Warner Bros. Records).
