The Globalist

How did an English-born DJ manage to mix the familiar with the exotic to popularize the music of India’s Panjab region?

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?

Will "Les Nubians" continue to use music to unite people from different cultures?

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?