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WUMB’s Odyssey features music from just about everywhere, from Albania to Zimbabwe, on a weekly journey that moves slowly across the map to carefully illuminate the connections between neighbors, and also the greater musical community of the world. To listen to recent programs, go to our Weekend Archives page, scroll down to Odyssey and click on a show
May 17- South African music is known around the world for its unique amalgam of different ethnicities, particularly the Zulu and European influenced vocal styles of Mbube and Mbaqanga, The troubled history of occupation by Dutch settlers has led to much music based on resistance, including from internationally known artists like Stimela and the Mahotella Queens. Much to explore! We finish with new music just in from all over the world.
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Odyssey
- Music from just about everywhere this week, and focusing on South Africa
May 17- South African music is known around the world for its unique amalgam of different ethnicities, particularly the Zulu and European influenced vocal styles of Mbube and Mbaqanga, The troubled history of occupation by Dutch settlers has led to much music based on resistance, including from internationally known artists like Stimela and the Mahotella Queens. Much to explore! We finish with new music just in from all over the world.
