PRI (Public Radio International) broadcasts a world news program everyday at 7PM. Towards the end of the show, the hosts take about 5-10 minutes to provide a story on a band or musician from somewhere in the world, and then play their music. It is definitely worth checking out online, or if you would like to hear it online – go to 89.7 Boston WGBH radio. It’s an awesome show. They also have all of their segments on podcasts, if you listen to those.
One of the most engaging aspects of world culture is music – hands down. It invokes something more primal and emotion in the human spirit. Music also communicates values, beliefs and ideas in ways we are still learning.
One of my friends is a classical guitarist and went to college and then graduate school to study music – but probably not in the way you would expect. He studied ethnomusicology. It is, in short, the study of music and culture. He went on to get his Ph.D. in the field as well and is now an expert. This could be you! Think about the role that music plays in your life. How does it influence your thoughts, feelings and values? How does it help you communicate with others? What do you think about music from around the world? What can we learn from it, on a deeper level, than just listening to songs, dances and videos?
One of the best places to find out is at PRI: The World’s Global Hit page. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks.
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