Arts
PRI's The World
December 15, 2017
"My dad was a doctor, and when I was 6 my family moved from the center of the garment industry, New York City, to North Carolina, America's garment manufacturing state," recalls Marco Werman, host of PRI's The World.
The World in Words
The World in Words 74: Words your grandmother taught you in Chinese, Dutch and Yiddish
PRI's The World
November 25, 2009
Many people learned their first foreign words from their grandmothers. Marco Werman learned a Dutch curse. Nina Porzucki learned a Yiddish word that speaks to a certain Jewish mindset. Poet Marilyn Chin learned insults, puns and tongue twisters.
Arts, Culture & Media
Peace Corps memories
PRI's The World
February 23, 2011
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps. President Kennedy started the program March 1st, 1961. Since then, more than 200,000 Americans have served. The World's Marco Werman is a veteran. Were you a Peace Corps volunteer, too?
Global Hit
Global Hit - Andy Palacio
PRI's The World
January 21, 2008
The World's Marco Werman remembers Belizean musician Andy Palacio. He died this past weekend at the age of 47.
Global Hit
Global Hit - Saba
PRI's The World
January 23, 2008
Next week a new CD will come out by an Italy-based singer named Saba. Saba taps into the music of the horn of Africa. But as The World's Marco Werman explains, one geographic location doesn't fully reflect Saba's own story.
Global Hit
Global Hit - DJ Bitman
PRI's The World
January 25, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman profiles Chilean musician and producer Jose Antonio Bravo -- better known on the airwaves in Santiago as DJ Bitman.
Arts, Culture & Media
How sharks find their way
PRI's The World
March 02, 2011
A tiny Pacific island shows up on our radar for today's Geo Quiz. It's a coral atoll located 5 degrees north of the equator which is home to Tiger Sharks that have a natural ability to navigate around their underwater environment.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
PRI's The World
February 06, 2008
The World's Marco Werman remembers the late "Maharishi Mahesh Yogi". The Indian mystic, who was once spiritual guru to The Beatles, has died.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
PRI's The World
February 11, 2008
The World's Marco Werman profiles Congolese musician Shiko Mawatu. He came to the U.S. in 2004 and is now a nominee for an NAACP Image award.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit - Yael Naim
PRI's The World
February 13, 2008
The World's Marco Werman tells us about Israel singer Yael Naim. She's the last indie artist to get a boost from an Apple computer ad.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit - Jil Aigrot
PRI's The World
February 15, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with French singer Jil Aigrot about the parallels between herself and French musical legend Edith Piaf. Aigrot has recorded a CD of Piaf songs. She also lent her voice to "La Vie en Rose," a movie about Piaf's life.