Mannasseh Phiri

World music II

Here's the music you should have heard in 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, PRI's The World is offering the favorite music picks of the year from our DJs around the globe.

Here's the music you should have heard in 2013
Isaiah Katumwa (credit: isaiahkatumwa.com)

The Kenny G of Africa? Fans say it's saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa

The Kenny G of Africa? Fans say it's saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa

Cameroonian Jazz Bassist Richard Bona

Cameroonian Jazz Bassist Richard Bona

Guitarist Erik Paliani's 'Chitukutuku'

Guitarist Erik Paliani's 'Chitukutuku'
The World

"Songs of Migration"

"Songs of Migration"
The World

Mathew Tembo and Rikki Ililonga

Two CDs from Zambia are featured in today's Global Hit. One is a re-issue of "Zam-Rock" recorded in the 1970s, the other is newer material recorded last year. DJ music critic Mannasseh Phiri tells us more.

Mathew Tembo and Rikki Ililonga