Buena Vista Social Club
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
Latin music from the stars of the Buena Vista Social Club, romantic ballads from Cuba, Argentine tangos and Afro-Peruvian songs. Video
Introducing Kanopy
If you don’t want to pay for yet another streamer, try a free service from your public library, says Dan Slevin. Video
Orquesta Akokan
Nick Bollinger discusses a contemporary recording that recalls the golden age of Cuban dance music. Audio
Orquesta Akokan
Nick Bollinger discusses a contemporary recording that recalls the golden age of Cuban dance music.
AudioWorlds Of Music 15 July 2017
On Worlds of Music this week trevor focuses on the pioneering World Circuit label who have been in released albums from some of the most iconic musicians in trans global music including Ali Farka… Audio
Nick Gold: the man who brought us Buena Vista Social Club
Gold's top-flight musical instincts led him to record some of the most iconic names in world music. Audio
Worlds of Music 7 March 2017
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor Reekie features music from Lebanon, Argentina and Australia as well as showcasing a couple of artists playing WOMAD NZ in March in Taranaki. Trevor also revisits a… Audio
Castro laid to rest, let the music play
With the death of Fidel Castro, all concerts were suspended for nine days, the official period of mourning. Here are nine classics of Cuban music to enjoy now the revolutionary leader has been laid to… Video
The Sampler - Ibeyi
Nick Bollinger checks out a debut album from French/Cuban twin sisters Ibeyi, which infuses modern production with the spiritual traditions of the Caribbean. Audio
Interview: Eliades Ochoa at WOMAD 2010
One of the WOMAD 2010 headline acts was Cuban born singer, guitarist and champion of Cuba's traditional Son music, Eliades Ochoa. If you've seen the Buena Vista Social Club, you may remember him as… Audio
