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Geo answer & global hit

August 14, 2013Global Hit

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with musician Senti Toy. Her latest album, “How Many Stories Do You Read on My Face,” is a collection of her own material. But as a PhD candidate in ethno-musicology, she also records the traditional music of others. She’s from the Indian state, Nagaland. Nagaland is the answer to today’s Geo Quiz.

Global Hit – Saba

August 14, 2013Global Hit

Geo answer

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Global Hit – FunAsia

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Geo answer

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Global Hit – Andy Palacio

August 14, 2013Global Hit

The World’s Marco Werman remembers Belizean musician Andy Palacio. He died this past weekend at the age of 47.

Geo answer

August 14, 2013

Today’s answer is the Australian state of New South Wales, where an exodus of sheep shearers is adding to the woes of an already troubled wool industry. Reporter Phil Mercer has the story.

Global Hit – Youssou N’Dour

August 14, 2013Global Hit

Anchor Marco Werman tells us why Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour has released two new CD’s at the same time

Geo answer

August 14, 2013

Today’s answer is Zambia, home to the largest population of wild hippos on earth. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Brady Barr, host of “Dangerous Encounters” on the National Geographic Channel. He was in Zambia for his latest episode, entitled “Undercover Hippo.”

Global Hit – Complaints Choirs

August 14, 2013Global Hit

The World’s Patrick Cox update us on a cultural phenomenon that began in Europe but has now gone global. People from Finland to Singapore are getting together to form “Complaints Choirs.”