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The beautiful Caribbean coast of Colombia is where cumbia was born. This iconic Colombian rhythm is now popular in nearly every corner of Latin America. The Music Voyager team discovers Totó la Momposina, one of the most respected figures in Colombian music, who performs with her band on the beach as local children join in the dancing. From Cartagena’s gorgeous old city to the rough and tumble streets and beaches of La Boquilla, Music Voyager...
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No visit to Nashville would be complete without checking out the Grand Ole Opry, and Music Voyager's host is none other than Vince Gill. Check out Music Row, the epicenter of Nashville's music business where we visit Compass Records, and then tour Gruhn Guitars. Virtuoso banjo player Alison Brown demonstrates her musical talents, then Music Voyager visits the legendary Bluebird Cafe where stars such as Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift got their start....
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Lafayette is the epicenter of Cajun and Creole culture, where the infectious rhythms of zydeco and Cajun music echo proudly across the bayou. Music Voyager settles into picturesque Dockside Studios for a session with Roddie Romero, a talented local musician. The Lost Bayou Ramblers, a young Cajun music band, brings Music Voyager to its family camp for a musical get-together on the banks of the Vermillion River. In this enchanting episode, Music Voyager...
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The Music Voyager team heads to Bogota, Colombia to explore the city's thriving rock and pop music scene. We are treated to an unplugged performance in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria by world famous rockers, Aterciopelados, and the up and coming rock band, Superlitio, takes us to their recording studio for a private jam. Finally, we meet up with Fonseca, one of Colombia's biggest pop stars, who brings us to the Monserrate cathedral high...
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We begin our voyage in the western foothills of the southern Middle Atlas Mountains (Moyen Atlas) and travel to Fez. The amazing old capital of Morocco inhabits two worlds: the new modern Fez and the old Medina. Both are full of color, charm, and exotic abundance. From Fez, the friends head to Khanifra, and then on to Merzouga in the Sahara Desert. Over the dunes, the friends ride ATVs and jam under the amazing night sky by a desert fire in Khenifra....
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Tel Aviv, Israel's biggest city, is the epicenter of Israel's arts scene. Most of the country's top musicians live in and around the city. Music Voyager meets Ehud Banai, the revered singer-songwriter, who comes from one of Israel's most important musical families. Music Voyager's quest for the best hummus in Israel is finally rewarded at Tel Aviv's legendary Abu Hassan restaurant, where hungry throngs assemble for a taste of their beguiling garbanzos....
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In this program, get a taste of the cultural umami that is Tokyo. From the outlandish fashion of J-Pop, the surprising pastime of Japanese jazz giant, Tokyo's rock guitar superstarm and a humorous hip-hop freestyler. Meet the colorful characters that make Tokyo one of the world's greatest cities.
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The Colombian city of Cali is known as the world capital of salsa, and it's also the urban center of the country's Afro-Pacific culture. Grupo Niche, one of the world's most famous salsa bands, gives a performance at their private club, and then the team explores the famous Juanchito neighborhood where salsa clubs line the streets. We also check out local Afro-Pacific music with an intimate performance by Grupo Bahia on the banks of the Rio de Cali....
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Through Creative Nassau, we get to experience a side of Nassau that has never been seen before. These "Birds of Paradise" push the creative edge of the Caribbean islands to a new era of entertainment. We come to learn that should one step off the tourist grid in Nassau, the Bahamian people are more vibrant than the very oceans that surround them.
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Music Voyager explores the history of Jamaican music from its African roots to the cusp of the reggae revolution. The team heads to the jungle for an entrancing kumina drumming session with the Akwaaba Drummers that reveals the African underpinning of the island's music. Back in Kingston, Music Voyager connects with guitar legend Ernest Ranglin for a lesson on the development of ska and rocksteady, and an all-star jam session with Sly Dunbar and other...
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Music Voyager arrives in Mumbai, the first stop on the quest to find some of the hottest sounds in India. Meet two artists that encapsulate traditional music, yet push the boundaries to create future hits. The first is Sona Mohapatra whose gorgeous voice is a sure bet, though not the resonance so typically required to be a Bollywood female singing superstar. The second, Kailash Kher, is one of the most prolific performers, producers, and musical stars...
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"Nawlins", the Crescent City, is a place where the local music and cuisine have a lot in common: they are both spicy, fused with a multicultural mix of ingredients, and once you've had a taste, all you want is more. Music Voyager arrives during the build up to Mardi Gras. The musical journey moves from the classic jazz at Preservation Hall to the sounds of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield at his club on Bourbon Street. Music Voyager catches a scorching jam...
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The most popular music in Jamaica today is the hard-edged sound of dancehall. In this program, Music Voyager experiences the power of the movement first-hand at the Reggae Sumfest and Fully Loaded festivals. Top stars, including Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and others tear up the stage as capacity crowds express their appreciation. Chino and Steven MacGregor, scorching young dancehall talents, treat us to some jerk chicken, and invite...
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Musician, Fred Ferguson, gives a tour of downtown Nassau, while describing the enduring impact of Bahamian folk music and icons such as Joseph Spence on the world's sound. Discover the important role the Bahamas played during the Calypso era from the 1940s to the 1960s, as well as its essential role in the history of funk, soul, and disco. Then, meet up with The Baha Men, whose song "Who Let The Dogs Out" was a worldwide smash. Finally, enjoy an impromptu...
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Music Voyager travels to Israel to attend a once-in-a-lifetime concert of The Idan Raichel Project at the foot of the magnificent "Solomon's Pillars". Our guide is Idan Raichel, an internationally renowned star of the Israeli music scene. Meet Palestinian-Israeli singer and television actress, Mira Awad, who has recorded with Idan, and reflects how artistic collaboration can lead to a hopeful future for Israel and the region. Idan and Music Voyager...
17) Colorado: Pueblo
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The Music Voyager team travels to Pueblo, Colorado, to experience the ways in which this industrious city has promoted creative expressions to revitalize the community. Inaiah Lujan, the founder of the band, The Haunted Windchimes, and other local artists and musicians take us on a journey across Pueblo, a town blessed with perpetual sunshine, a proud and culturally diverse community, and ample amounts of Pueblo chili peppers. Along the way, we discover...
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Music Voyager is checking out the sights and sounds of Istanbul, The City of the World's Desire. Creative pop star, Nil Karaibrahimgil, takes us to her favorite trendy boutique, treats us to unplugged performances of some her best-known songs, and gives us an exclusive invitation to her private residence, where we see firsthand how Turkish pop stars live. We toast the exploration of Istanbul's past and future with a hearty glass of raki, the famed...
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Travel to Delhi with Music Voyager for a benefit concert, and meet up with Rabbi Shergill, a Sikh performer with a Sufi slant and very famous for his song "Bulla". At the concert, the crew meets a major fusion band called Indian Ocean and are invited to their 200 year old practice hall. The band's manager Druv is a Bollywood actor and one wicked Delhi-ite.
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Winner of five regional Emmy awards, Chicago at the Crossroad tells the story of a city caught in the violent aftermath of a policy of mass displacement shaded by a long history of segregation. Much is said about the violence that plagues Chicago's hyper-segregated communities. What is known about the systems that created them, the laws that isolated them, and the policies that abandoned them? How does a city heal from the decades of heartbreak and...