Paco De Lucia, Modern Superstar Of Flamenco, Dies
Traditional flamenco is a singer’s art, born in the cradle of Roma culture in Spain. De Lucia was neither a singer nor Roma, which makes his accomplishments all the more extraordinary.
Category: World Story of the Day
Years After Tragedy, Norwegian Pop Star Returns To World Stage
Mohamed Abdi Farah’s life and career changed when he was caught in a national calamity in 2011. Now, he hopes to become his country’s representative in Eurovision, the Europe-wide singing competition.
Brazil’s Maria Rita Rediscovers Her Mother Through Music
Maria Rita may be the daughter of Ellis Regina, one of Brazil’s greatest singers, but she’s also a star in her own right. Host Michel Martin speaks to Rita about finding her own voice in the music world.
Cumbia: The Music That Moves Latin America
The Alt.Latino crew stops by Weekend Edition Sunday to talk about one of Latin music’s most pervasive rhythms.