Marlon Bishop

The Peculiar Sadness of a Toothbrush

Arts, Culture & Media

A group of artists turns refuse from the US-Mexico border into sculptures that bring home the migrant experience.

Lorely Rodriguez performs as Empress Of. Here she sits with her mother, Reina

Empress Of’s Lorely Rodriguez: ‘I’m going to be the weirdest person I can possibly be.’

Culture
Yillian David is a Garifuna living in Honduras. She's thought of leaving to go to the US, but she's decided to stay to help preserve her culture.

One Honduran woman decided not to leave for the US thanks to her Garifuna culture

Culture
The World

Colombian Gypsy Swing from Monsieur Periné

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

An Orchestra of Guns

Arts, Culture & Media

High-Tech Manufacturing Driving Economy in Mexico

Environment

Mexico was once known for cheap manufacturing. But as that sort of business has fled to Asia, Mexico has concentrated on auto manufacturing and other higher-tech industries.

Sierra Leone Thumb Piano Player, Sorie Kondi, Finds American Audience Online

Arts, Culture & Media

A street musician from Sierra Leone is cultivating an American audience, with a little help from the internet. Reporter Marlon Bishop tells us about Sorie Kondi and his thumb piano.

Vibrant Aboriginal Art Exhibit Gives Power to Indigenous Australians

Arts, Culture & Media

The walls at gallery nine5 are covered with canvases featuring amorphous forms and twisting patterns almost dizzying to the eye.

Prince Koloni: French Guiana’s Star

Arts, Culture & Media

Prince Koloni is a young musician and former gold-boat runner who plays both traditional aleke music and roots reggae.

The World

Funk Carioca Makes Comeback in Brazil Despite Bailes Crackdown

Arts, Culture & Media

“Funk carioca,” or simply “funk” is a mixture of hip-hop, samba and electronic music that has had a rocky relationship with Brazilian authorities.