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**Music Planet: Road Trip**

Discover the world with music. Join local experts for a sonic journey around the globe.

Latest Episodes:

Brazil: Choro Jun 28, 2023

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Brazilian guitarist Fabricio Mattos is our guide to the country's Choro music

Syria Jun 23, 2023

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Damascus-born qanun player Maya Youssef takes us on a journey around the music of Syria

Sri Lanka Jun 19, 2023

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Colombo-based percussionist Sumudi Suraweera is our guide to the music of Sri Lanka

India: Bengal Mar 09, 2023

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Dipannita Acharya takes us on a journey through the music of the Bauls

Mexico - US: Fandango Fronterizo Nov 05, 2022

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Every year since 2008, musicians, singers and dancers gather on both sides of the fence of the US-Mexico border between San Diego and Tijuana. They get together to celebrate life, unity and brotherhood through the music and dance of Son Jarocho, a traditional music style from Veracruz. Betto Arcos reports from last month's event for our latest Road Trip.

Colombia: Festival Internacional de Cuerdas Pulsadas Sep 29, 2022

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Betto Arcos takes us on a sonic tour of Colombia's Festival Internacional de Cuerdas Pulsadas

Mexico: Son Para Milo Jul 26, 2022

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Betto Arcos reports from the Son Para Milo Festival in Mexico City, with a special focus on Son Huasteco, a traditional style from the north eastern part of the country.

Barbados Mar 04, 2022

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From Calypso to Ska - DJ Alex Jordan explores the glorious music of Barbados, with music from Eddie Grant and interviews from Barbadian musicians Nikita Brown and the Mighty Gabby

China: Hubei Feb 10, 2022

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Musicologist Mu Qian takes us on a Road Trip to Hubei province in central China

China: Sichuan and Yunnan Jan 13, 2022

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Yijia Tu is our guide to the music of the Yi People of China (in Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces)