A Global Monoculture? Not Yet

Soundcheck | Sep 1, 2010

Lady Gaga, Eminem and other American cultural exports have captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide. But University of Minnesota economist Joel Waldfogel says that local music cultures may be holding their own too. His data set? The pop charts.

Today's Playlist:

1- I’m From Barcelona – "We’re From Barcelona"

2- AKB48 - "Iiwake Maybe"

3- Robyn - "Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa"

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