Sound Tracks
A journalistic adventure unearthing instruments, dance and music without borders.
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Zere Performance
Watch Marat Bisengaliev perform "Zere: Part 1" by Erran Baron Cohen.
Watch Marat Bisengaliev perform "Zere: Part 1" by Erran Baron Cohen.
Interview with Antibalas | QUICK HITS
An interview with two members of the Brooklyn-based Afrobeat band Antibalas.
An interview with two members of the Brooklyn-based Afrobeat band Antibalas.
"Dirty Money" - Antibalas | QUICK HITS
Inspired by Latin music, jazz, funk and Afrobeat, Antibalas delvers music with a message.
Inspired by Latin music, jazz, funk and Afrobeat, Antibalas delvers music with a message.
Quick Hits: An Interview with Anoushka Shankar
Legendary sitarist Anoushka Shankar reflects on her life and illustrious career in music.
Legendary sitarist Anoushka Shankar reflects on her life and illustrious career in music.
Quick Hits: Anoushka Shankar performs Casi Uno
Anoushka Shankar, legendary sitarist, performs a song live at City Winery in NYC.
Anoushka Shankar, legendary sitarist, performs a song live at City Winery in NYC.
Quick Hits: Anoushka Shankar performs Si No Puedo Verla
Anoushka Shankar, legendary sitarist, performs live at City Winery in NYC.
Anoushka Shankar, legendary sitarist, performs live at City Winery in NYC.
Quick Hits: Julie Fowlis - "My Love is on the High Seas"
Julie Fowlis performs “Tha Mo Ghaol Air Àird” (“My Love is on the High Seas").
Julie Fowlis performs “Tha Mo Ghaol Air Àird” (“My Love is on the High Seas").
"Sanctuary" - Antibalas | QUICK HITS
Inspired by Latin music, jazz, funk and Afrobeat, Antibalas delivers music with a message.
Inspired by Latin music, jazz, funk and Afrobeat, Antibalas delivers music with a message.
Quick Hits: Levon Helm Performs "Ophelia"
Rock legend Levon Helm performs "Ophelia" at his Woodstock, N.Y. home in February 2012.
Rock legend Levon Helm performs "Ophelia" at his Woodstock, N.Y. home in February 2012.
Quick Hits: Levon Helm Performs "The Weight"
Rock legend Levon Helm performs "The Weight" at his Woodstock, N.Y. home in February 2012.
Rock legend Levon Helm performs "The Weight" at his Woodstock, N.Y. home in February 2012.
Quick Hits: An Interview with Levon Helm
American legend Levon Helm reflects on battling cancer and his lifelong journey in music.
American legend Levon Helm reflects on battling cancer and his lifelong journey in music.
Milos Karadaglic performs
"Prelude #1" is the show off piece of a young man who says the guitar is his best friend.
"Prelude #1" is the show off piece of a young man who says the guitar is his best friend.
Watch Dengue Fever Perform "Gendjer Gendjer"
Watch Dengue Fever perform "Gendjer Gendjer" at Amoeba Music in San Francisco.
Watch Dengue Fever perform "Gendjer Gendjer" at Amoeba Music in San Francisco.
Seu Jorge Performs "Cirandar"
Seu Jorge and his band Almaz perform a beautiful, swaying song the is stuck in our heads.
Seu Jorge and his band Almaz perform a beautiful, swaying song the is stuck in our heads.
Ozomatli: The Quick Hits Interview
The guys in Ozomatli are old friends and it's obvious they're having fun with their band.
The guys in Ozomatli are old friends and it's obvious they're having fun with their band.
KT Tunstall: Uummannaq
In "Uummannaq" KT Tunstall sings about the Arctic in a time of global warming.
In "Uummannaq" KT Tunstall sings about the Arctic in a time of global warming.
Strongmen and Dissenters
Alexis strolls Red Square to explore Russia's love-hate relationship with their despots.
Alexis strolls Red Square to explore Russia's love-hate relationship with their despots.
Quick Hits: Anoushka Shankar performs ISHQ
Anoushka Shankar, legendary sitarist, performs a recent track live at City Winery in NYC.
Anoushka Shankar, legendary sitarist, performs a recent track live at City Winery in NYC.
Of Monsters and Men - "Dirty Paws"
Nordic pop-folk ensemble Of Monsters and Men performs one of their new hits.
Nordic pop-folk ensemble Of Monsters and Men performs one of their new hits.
Of Monsters and Men - "Little Talks"
Of Monsters and Men performs their smash hit live for Sound Tracks: Quick Hits.
Of Monsters and Men performs their smash hit live for Sound Tracks: Quick Hits.
Scottish Independence?
Watch Julie Fowlis and Alex Salmond discuss the possibility of an independent Scotland.
Watch Julie Fowlis and Alex Salmond discuss the possibility of an independent Scotland.
"Quick Hits" Interview with Seu Jorge
Sue Jorge, Brazillian singer and actor, talks about his new "ocean music".
Sue Jorge, Brazillian singer and actor, talks about his new "ocean music".
Helene Grimaud Interview
Helene Grimaud may appear ethereal, but has the will of a tiger, or should we say, wolf.
Helene Grimaud may appear ethereal, but has the will of a tiger, or should we say, wolf.
Sharon Jones Welcomes Charles Bradley
The Queen of soul music revival, Sharon Jones, now has Charles Bradley to back her up.
The Queen of soul music revival, Sharon Jones, now has Charles Bradley to back her up.
Sharon Jones Sings "I'll Still Be True"
To really appreciate Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings you've got to see them live.
To really appreciate Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings you've got to see them live.
Charles Bradley Sings "Heartaches and Pain"
Charles Bradley brings a life of sorrow to this song about his brother's murder.
Charles Bradley brings a life of sorrow to this song about his brother's murder.
Dengue Fever on "Sister in the Radio"
In "Sister in the Radio" Nimol recalls the moment she realized her sister is still alive.
In "Sister in the Radio" Nimol recalls the moment she realized her sister is still alive.
Jovanotti: Dove Ho Visto Te
Jovanotti performs "Where I've Seen You"
Jovanotti performs "Where I've Seen You"
Watch Dengue Fever Perform "A Go Go"
On stage Dengue Fever re-creates the atmosphere of a Phnom Penh nightclub in the '60s.
On stage Dengue Fever re-creates the atmosphere of a Phnom Penh nightclub in the '60s.
Abigail Washburn Performs "City of Refuge"
"City of Refuge" is the title track from Abigail Washburn's latest solo album.
"City of Refuge" is the title track from Abigail Washburn's latest solo album.