(Serbia) What is gypsy music, actually? And what is the gypsy tradition? Well, for one thing, Roma have always been really great at integrating different musical styles into their own...

"Garbage is dumped everywhere by people who ignore the government, They boast about breaking the law; they live on kickbacks, Construction goes on;  Politicians spit as they smooth-talk... Not even half of the...

"So let me play to you, My soul is dying from silence, Don't be afraid of the noise. What is playing is my hands" --Chorus from...

(Curaçao) Izaline Calister's performance in Link TV's presentation of "Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum" was special, and we have since wanted a video of this very warm, artful singer...

(Taiwan) Although Lim Geong's work is pure electronica, and he has said he gets inspiration from Japanese and German experimental music, he remains a very recognizably Asian composer - if...

(Western Sahara) We're thrilled to have a video from one of the great singers of world music. Mariem Hassan has a voice that would make Aretha Franklin sit up and...

(Mongolia) We first saw Urna perform in a Russian TV music series that was sent to us in 2001, and which we were never able to acquire. We were struck...

(Chile) Another strong installment in the Latin Alternative Music story, DJ Bitman made an auspicious debut with three other musicians as Bitman and Roban, an act that combined Latin, electronica,...

(Congo) A few years ago Link TV presented the wonderful documentary "Jupiter's Dance," about the street music in Kinshasa, Congo. One of the highlights of the film was a band...

(Bosnia) Whoever wrote this song had both a way with the ladies and some REALLY bad luck...or perhaps a homicidal streak? Actually though, it is a traditional Sevdah song from...

(Argentina/Spain) Here's a bit of whimsy from the graphic artist/musician Sebastian Litmanovich d.b.a. Cineplexx. The mood is pure lounge-pop (this is the "copacabana mix") and the montage of nostalgic elements...

(Spain/France) One of Manu Chao's first huge hits was "Clandestino", a song that introduced the world to his songwriting style: the simplest of structures, a melody that is instantly singable,...

African singer, songwriter, guitarist and percussionist, Blick Bassy is one of the new voices in African music, one that is cool, relaxed and swinging. A veteran of the Cameroonian band...

If ever there was a band that could be called syncretic, Pacha Massive is it. Blending dub, electronica, pop, club, cumbia and reggae, it's pretty hard to actually pin down...

With the holidays fast approaching, and the ensuing family obligations, gift giving, and enforced gaity, we all may find ourselves in need of a breather. David Whitaker is a rapper/performer...