The Globalist

How is Turkey’s legacy of women’s rights reflected in songs from the time of the country’s founding?

How has Fela influenced the new wave of African musicians trying to find their beat?

What surprises will tango — Argentina’s most popular musical genre — have for the 21st century?

How does French pop reflect globalization — and France's musical tradition?

What does it take for Norwegian jazz to mix well with traditional Pakistani Qawaali music?

How does the influence of music from around the globe enhance Ruben Blades' album Mundo?

What common bonds are there between Irish folk traditions and U.S. country music?

How does Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov blend classical music with other styles?

How did Mali-born Afropop artist Salif Keita go from riches to rags and back again?

How does Mexican music and culture reflect the country’s political history?