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Secret Disco, 2006 by Megan Whitmarsh (Megan Whitmarsh and Sixtyseven, New York )Disco Lost and Found
You know Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees, and ABBA but do you know the disco stylings of Christian Marclay or Jamel Shabazz? Today, a look at a new art exhibition that chronicles some of the lesser-known artists and songs of the disco era. Joining us is the curator Edwin Ramoram and Mel Cheren, the "Godfather of Disco," who founded the dance label West End Records. Also: A visit with Niyaz, a band that merges modern electronic beats with the traditional sounds of the Middle East. They’ll be part of GlobalFest, a major showcase for world music artists which is taking place this weekend at the Public Theater. Finally, we look at the phenomenon of multicasting on the radio.
Multicasting 101
A look at the phenomenon of multicasting, the addition of high-definition digital stations to regular FM radio channels.
Disco in the Bronx
Edwin Ramoram, curator of a new disco exhibition, joins us along with Mel Cheren, the "Godfather of Disco."
» Do You Think I'm Disco website
» Mel Cherem's album cover art ("Latin Shadows" by Shirley Scott")
Niyaz at GlobalFest
Niyaz, a band that merges modern electronic beats with the traditional sounds of the Middle East, joins us.
» GlobalFest website
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