Tag: Niger

February 23, 2015

Splinters & Candy 02/23/15 WVKR

Exciting vibrations felt across the globe. Listen to music from Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Colombia, Niger, Guinea, Thailand, Mali and beyond. Songs and tales from another place.

October 6, 2014

Splinters & Candy 10/06/14 WVKR

Lend your ears to selections from Canada, Mali, USA, Spain, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Cuba, Cape Verde, Israel, Ethiopia, Niger, Brazil and beyond. Plenty of variety for any discerning listener. Tune in every week for more global music.

March 4, 2014

Splinters & Candy 03/03/14 WVKR

This edition features music from England, India, Israel, Iraq, Mauritania, Ghana, Serbia, Niger, Mali, Canada, Gambia, Haiti and beyond. Get a dose of international bliss.

January 7, 2014

Tal National – Kaani

If you find yourself at an all night party in Niamey, chances are Tal National will be there. Famous for intense, five-hour sets, Tal National is currently the most copied ensemble in Niger. When they release a song, other bands in the area record a version and claim it as their own.

December 31, 2013

Splinters & Candy 12/30/13 WVKR

Today’s show explores some of the best world music releases and reissues of 2013. Featuring music from Niger, Peru, Canada, Mali, Mauritania and beyond. Opening sonic doors worldwide.