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The Odyssey Series Live - Featuring Sheila "Sile" Shigley

November 15, 2019 - 3:00pm

The Odyssey Series Live - “Sacred World Music” Public Programs that are World Music Centered and Designed To Explore Pathways To Increased Understanding of Varied Cultural, Spiritual, Sacred and Communal Traditions. "each program in the series is designed to illumine the Wisconsin Idea, inclusion, and WPR’s commitment to edify and...

#1319 10.12.19 Live Broadcast

October 4, 2019 - 11:00am

I'm putting together Saturday's world music showcase. I hope you can tune-in for a night of world music featuring Sam Reider, Ayub Ogad, Mia Hsieh, Ron Kenoly, Geoffrey Oryema, The Gloaming, Mari Boine, Sheila Cahandra, Tsinandali Choir, Maraca, Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, Lawler and Fadoul, Sheila...

#1318 10.5.19 Live Broadcast

October 4, 2019 - 11:00am

Tune-in Saturday 10.5.19 for my next world music showcase on WPR.org. You'll hear music by Sat. Papa Wemba, Stick Figure, Voxfire, Jessye Norman, Dianna Reeves, Altingun, Jaimeo Brown, Old Blinddogs, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, Sonora Carruseles, Eccodek Quartet, Burning Spear, and a lot more. The adventure begins at 7p Central. --Jonathan Playlists...

The Sound Of Alex Cuba

October 3, 2019 - 11:00am

When I hear the music of Alex Cuba, I'm instantly transported to and reminded of my many travels to the island of Cuba where I could hear, learn more about and experience several styles of music unique to Cuba filled with 'sounds' unlike any other around the globe. Cuba's new...

Cris Plata Plays His Music At The Crossroads

October 2, 2019 - 3:20pm

Cris Plata is an embodiment of a musical crossroads, having grown up traveling with his family around the United States as migrant farmers. And those travels exposed him to music that melded with the traditional Mexican music that he grew up with.

#1317 9.28.19 Live Broadcast

September 27, 2019 - 11:00am

Saturday's world music broadcast on The Road To Higher Ground features music by Rodrigo y Gabriela, Dr. Michael White, Baabal Maal, Ruben Blades, Ushers Island, Black Umfolosi, Hugh Masekela, Mory Kante, Lenka Lichtenberg, Jo Stafford, Mahotella Queens, Paul Robeson, Toots and Maytals and much more. Join him for his four...

#1313 8.31.19 Live Broadcast

September 21, 2019 - 11:00am

Saturday's world music broadcast on The Road To Higher Ground features music by Blues from around the world, Mariza, Hanggai, Doreen’s New Orleans Jazz Band, Otava Yo, Manu Chao, Lula Galvao, Ben Walker, Orchestre Baka Gbine and more. Playlists are subject to changes without notice.

#1312 8.24.19 Live Broadcast

August 23, 2019 - 11:00am

Saturday's world music broadcast on The Road To Higher Ground features music by Lena Horne, The Mediterranean Quartet, Duke Ellington & Mahalia Jackson, Sukke, Zakir Hussain, Joe Sealy, The Gyuto Monks of Tibet, Femi Kuti, Omara Portuondo, Aaron Copland, and She'Koyokh. Playlists are subject to changes without notice.

WPR Music Hosts Share Songs Inspired By Our Flying, Crawling Friends

August 23, 2019 - 9:35am

Late summer brings us overflowing vegetable gardens, crops nearing harvest time and also plenty of crawling and buzzing things. There’s lots of great music inspired by our summertime companions. The WPR Music Staff has put together a fun list of things to listen to, including some interesting pieces that might...

Milwaukee's Tallymoore Plays Milwaukee Irish Fest

August 15, 2019 - 5:25am

The Milwaukee Irish Fest starts Thursday on the Summerfest grounds in downtown Milwaukee, with Celtic music groups from all over the world on multiple stages.

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The Odyssey Series Live - Featuring Sheila "Sile" Shigley

#1319 10.12.19 Live Broadcast

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The Sound Of Alex Cuba

Cris Plata Plays His Music At The Crossroads

#1317 9.28.19 Live Broadcast

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#1312 8.24.19 Live Broadcast

WPR Music Hosts Share Songs Inspired By Our Flying, Crawling Friends

Milwaukee's Tallymoore Plays Milwaukee Irish Fest

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