http://afropopshop.org/Spin the Globe: Live Locally, Groove Globally - Playlists on CalabashMusic2008-10-06T09:18:46ZThe Calabash Music Teamsupport@calabashmusic.comGlobal Hiphop from Spin the Globehttp://profile.afropopshop.org/world/spin_the_globe_live#playlist_303842006-08-17T10:19:27ZMusic from Global Hiphop from Spin the GlobeToo often, world hiphop groups focus so much on the lyrics that the music suffers, often sounding like cheap parodies of US-UK hiphop. Listeners outside the language won't find it engaging no matter how clever the lyrics are. These selections come from groups doing a good job incorporating local sounds into their music, a blend that's appealing whether you speak the language or not.]]>Fela's Legacy - a playlist from Spin the Globehttp://profile.afropopshop.org/world/spin_the_globe_live#playlist_309682006-08-17T10:19:27ZMusic from Fela's Legacy - a playlist from Spin the GlobeThe musicial and political influence of Nigerian bandleader Fela Kuti reached far beyond the borders of his own nation. Like Bob Markey, he is today an icon of resistance, and the Afrobeat music he pioneered has spread across the globe.]]>Discoveries of 2005http://profile.afropopshop.org/world/spin_the_globe_live#playlist_409242006-08-17T10:19:27ZMusic from Discoveries of 2005A lot of new music enters the ears of Spin the Globe each year. Here is some of the music from artists and albums new to us this year. For more of our favorites, visit Music from Tunes from the Axis of Evil - a Spin The Globe playlistA humanizing musical roundup from some of nations the current US administration bent on demonizing or overthowing. Inspired by research for an upcoming radio special.]]>Signs of Springhttp://profile.afropopshop.org/world/spin_the_globe_live#playlist_842132006-08-17T10:19:27ZMusic from Signs of SpringIf you live in the tropics, spring may be no big deal. But many of us in the temperate regions of the planet welcome the season as a literal and figurative rebirth, a time of hope and growth, light and warmth. Here are a few of the many songs that have been written about the season.]]>