Kanun (or qanun) is a stringed instrument related to the zither, found in Near Eastern music. Tamer Pinarbasi is a kanun virtuoso, who over twenty years has developed his own...

Scott Kettner, musician, bandleader and entrepreneur, is a passionate advocate for Northeastern Brazilian music. In this video, watch an interview with Scott, and listen to his Forro Brass Band. For...

Vusi Mahlasela speaks with Michal Shapiro about growing up in South Africa under apartheid, his early musical influences, his first band, and his eventual political awakening to the situation made...

Vusi discusses the influence of Victor Jara in his work and the nature and value of forgiveness.

Vusi shares his recollections on the height of the musical and cultural resistance to apartheid in South Africa and talks about his continued dedication to ensuring that the voices of...

Vusi Mahlasela talks about performing for Nelson Mandela and sings the song "The Beauty of Our Country" - a lyrical description of the landscape, political struggles, and the process of...

Vusi discusses musical identity, and how the concert for 46664 came together, as well as his involvement with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Vusi talks about about the creation of his CD "Guiding Star" and explains the story behind his video and song "River Jordan" and many of the other songs on the...