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As autumn settles in here in the northern hemisphere, STG harvests a cornucopia of #globalmusic about the season.

Listen here:
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#communityradio #spintheglobe #autumn
Global Songs of Autumn and Harvests (#1452) by SpinTheGlobe
As autumn settles in here in the northern hemisphere, STG harvests a cornucopia of global music about the season. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.co...
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September 26, 2026 at 3:10 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
For the freshest organic, free range #worldmusic, check out today's #SpinTheGlobe show as heard on KAOS Community Radio!

Listen here:
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#globalmusic #newmusic #communityradio #publicradio #mixcloud
New Global Sounds (#1394)
A spicy selection of new global music that you probably haven't heard yet. That's why we're here! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ ...
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August 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
"It's a sad and beautiful world..." We remember Aurelio Martinez in this episode, and celebrate #garifuna music from him and other Garifuna artists.

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#spintheglobe #communityradio #worldmusic #globalmusic #garifunaculture
Photo of Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez holding a brown wood electric guitar and standing in front of a green building with a corrugated metal roof. He has his head thrown back and is smiling broadly.
April 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
I've collected two hours of tunes featuring the magic fingers of Zakir Hussain to help us all remember his brilliance.

Stream it here:
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#worldmusic #globalmusic #tabla #percussion #communityradio #KAOS #spintheglobe
Remembering Zakir Hussain (#1360)
A wild variety of songs demonstrating the great range (and wide circle of musical friends!) of the late Zakir Hussain. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebo...
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December 21, 2024 at 9:34 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
My latest contribution to the airwaves. Two hours of great global music.

Stream it free:
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #globalmusic #communityradio #mixtape #radioshow #KAOS #spintheglobe
Global Mixtape (#1358)
A great mix of global musical styles this week! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums chart: https://spintheg...
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December 6, 2024 at 9:14 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
The latest #spintheglobe features #worldmusic about the heart (and not all happy mushy songs) and a heap of African music since it's #blackhistorymonth.

Listen at:
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#communityradio #kaos #globalmusic
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February 15, 2025 at 5:02 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
New #globalmusic for a #newyear! Check out the latest #spintheglobe for your wird-ranging, diverse music fix! As heard on KAOS 89.3fm in Olympia, Washington, USA

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#communityradio #kaos #worldmusic #radioshow #newmusic
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January 2, 2026 at 10:16 PM
randylittle.bsky.social
#AlbumOfTheDay

#ConnorPrice - #SpinTheGlobe (2023)

#HipHopSky
#MusicSky
August 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
I'm going to periodically post links to past episodes of #spintheglobe, particularly ones that seem relevant today (and will make the heads of anti-diversity ninnys explode). Today, women from Muslim nations

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#diversityisstrength #communityradio #worldmusic #KAOS
Photo of Sahrawi culture activist and singer Aziza Brahim -- smiling brown skinned woman wearing black fabric with purple designs and flowers against a dark background.
December 23, 2024 at 2:36 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
We celebrate the recent birthday of #afrobeat originator Fela Kuti this week on #spintheglobe, with politically charged tunes covered by artists from around the planet.

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#communityradio #kaos #worldmusic #africanmusic #nigeria #politicalmusic
Global covers of Fela Kuti songs (#1404)
Versions of songs from the originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, by artists from Chile, the USA, Germany, Nigeria, Congo, the UK, Cuba, and beyond. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org C...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
Monday is International Day of Peace, which gives you plenty of time to listen to this fresh Spin The Globe episode full of songs of peace (and other topics)

Listen at www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #songsofpeace #communityradio #globalmusic #kaos #radioshow #spintheglobe
A colorful collage of four album covers from global music artists Francis Mbappe, Djam!, Aziza Brahim, and Tarek Ghiri
September 18, 2026 at 11:10 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
My latest show, two hours of diverse #globalmusic about trees and forests for #earthday.

Listening link:
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#communityradio #kaos #trees #forests #nature #worldmusic #radioshow
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April 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
Need some new tunes to enjoy? Maybe some new artists to explore? Look no farther than the latest #spintheglobe on #kaos which you can listen to right here:

www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #communityradio #globalmusic #top10music #musicchart #newmusic
New World Music Releases (#1390)
In this episode, we highlight some of the best new global music releases. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albu...
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July 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
Because #blackfriday can mean consuming great #globalmusic rather than spending money on stuff you don't really need...

Listen to the latest #spintheglobe here (it's free!):
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #communityradio #blackmusic #blackfridaymusic #radioshow #kaos
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December 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
The #halloween / #diadelosmuertos episode of #SpinTheGlobe is now online for your listening pleasure. Music about ancestors, ghosts, demons, zombies, and more.

Listen here:
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#communityradio #kaos #dayofthedead
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November 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
#SpinTheGlobe launches into the waves this week, with songs of canoes, sampans, a moon boat, a love boat, and a banana boat -- among other seaworthy vessels.

Listen here: www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #globalmusic #boatsongs #communityradio #kaos
An AI generated image of four north african men playing music on a traditional-ish sailing boat on a calm sea under a blue sky with stylized mountains in the background.
August 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
The #communityradio part of my identity is hosting a weekly #worldmusic radio show (since 1998!) called Spin The Globe. You can listen to past shows at:
www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe/
November 14, 2024 at 7:17 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
An old saying goes "Women hold up half the sky" -- and in the case of this episode of Spin The Globe, they hold up the full 2 hours. Global women, global sounds, community radio.

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#worldmusic #kaos #womenshistorymonth #radioshow #globalmusic
Women of World Music (#1423)
Staring Women's History Month off with a show highlighting a few of the great women in world music. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe...
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March 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
This week's #SpinTheGlobe features highlights from 3 global music charts, so you know it's gonna be great.

Listen at www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #globalmusic #top10music #bestof2024 #communityradio #KAOS
AI generated stylized globe of planet Earth with colorful musical notes emerging from the perimeter against the black background of space.
January 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
Sometimes it sounds like the whole world has the blues. So why not just give in and enjoy it for a couple hours?

Listen to the latest episode of #spintheglobe for a bluesy tour of #worldmusic sounds

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#communityradio #theblues #bluesmusic #globalmusic
Photo of Malian musician Bassekou Kouyate live in concert, wearing a traditional shirt with dramatic stage lighting behind his head. He's playing the ngoni with a joyful look on his face.
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
Diverse winter holiday music (and music about snow and stuff) is this week's theme for #spintheglobe #worldmusic radio

Have yourself a listen while you're waiting for the Epstein files to be un-redacted. Happy Winter!

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#wintermusic #globalmusic #hanukah #christmas
World Music Songs of Winter & Holidays (#1412)
Songs of winter and winter holidays from all over the planet. Happy Christmas! Merry Hanukah! Sweet Solstice! Wonderful Winter! Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://w...
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December 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
Here's my musical tribute to all the people standing up for the rule of law and constitutional rights, and against fascism, racism, and violence.

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www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#worldmusic #globalmusic #protestsongs #meltice #antifascism #communityradio #spintheglobe #radioshow
A cartoon-style illustration of a dark-skinned woman with a flamethrower melting a pile of ice cubes on a city street. Behind her is a jubilant crowd of diverse women, men, and children with their arms defiantly in the air. (AI generated art)
January 31, 2026 at 4:48 AM
olyscott.bsky.social
Link below to hear songs from the best global albums of the fresh new year.

www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#spintheglobe #communityradio #KAOS #radioshow #worldmusic #globalmusic
Album Cover Artwork - Tamar Ilana & Ventanas AZADI: A woman with dark hair wearing a red dress holding a red fan reclining on an ornate sofa.
January 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
Today's Spin The Globe gives you the winter soundtrack you didn't know you needed. Two hours of chilly global tunes to celebrate the season of cold and dark.

Stream here: www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#communityradio #kwanzaa #christmas #hanukkah #wintersolstice #worldmusic #spintheglobe
Songs of Winter & Winter Holidays (#1361)
Songs of winter holidays and general coldness and winteriness this week to celebrate the dark days. Happy Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Saturnalia, or whatever else you're celebrat...
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December 27, 2024 at 9:55 PM
olyscott.bsky.social
My last radio show of #womenshistorymonth features music of women from Muslim nations. Lots of diversity here.

Listen at www.mixcloud.com/SpinTheGlobe...

#muslimwomen #womensmusic #communityradio #worldmusic #globalmusic #radioshow
Women of Muslim Nations (#1374)
Songs of women from Muslim nations to round out Women's History Month. Visit KAOS radio: http://www.KAOSradio.org Connect with STG: https://www.facebook.com/spintheglobe/ This month's Global Albums ...
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March 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM