#2609: A World in New York

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

From the New Sounds Live concert series, three great women’s voices in World Music – all based in New York. Listen to performances by Yungchen Lhamo (Tibet, via Queens), Susan McKeown (Ireland, via Manhattan), and Angelique Kidjo (Benin, via Brooklyn), recorded live at the World Financial Center's Winter Garden in the fall of 2006.

PROGRAM # 2609, From NS Live – the World in NY (First aired on 11/22/06)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
Yungchen Lhamo	Live, World Financial Center Winter Garden, 11/1/06	Prayer for Peace [1:30] Look Down to Earth [5:00] Om [4:00]	Lhamo’s CDs are available online, check www.yungchen lhamo.com
Susan McKeown		Westron Wind [6:00] Oro Mhile Gra [4:30] She’s Leaving Home [6:30] River [4:00]	McKeown’s CDs are available online and in stores. Info at www.susan mckeown.com
Angelique Kidjo		Bahia [3:00] Malaika [4:00] Afirika [4:00]	Kidjo‘s CDs are also readily available online in stores. Her website is ayemusic.free.fr

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

The unlikely organizers: Even NYC luxury renters are starting tenant associations

Renters paying premium prices for New York City rentals are organizing with neighbors to get their money’s worth.

Gothamist |

Why New York Bagel and Pizza Recipes May Change

Julia Moskin talks about New York's proposed ban on potassium bromate, which is used in NY bagels and pizza.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

The U.F.C. President, Dana White, on Donald Trump: “He’s Not a Racist”

White discusses his relationship with the President, the upcoming match on the White House South Lawn, and why he thinks he’s above politics.

The New Yorker Radio Hour |

Episode 4 of American Emergency; The Movement to Kill FEMA

FEMA’s uncertain future. Plus, what happens when the next disaster strikes?

On the Media |