Mirissa Neff

James McMorrow’s haunting rendition of a classic 1980s pop tune changed his life

March 25, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

James Vincent McMorrow is an Irish musician who gained attention for his stripped-down rendition of an American hit, some thirty years after it topped the charts.

James McMorrow’s haunting rendition of a classic 1980s pop tune changed his life

March 25, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Carnival celebrations are underway in Haiti, with a surprise band from Canada

February 25, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Summer in the Global Village: Brasil Summerfest – Marcelo D2, BNegao, and pictures

September 17, 2013Global Hit

Summer in the Global Village: Brasil Summerfest — Gaby Amarantos and Planet Hemp

August 14, 2013Global Hit

Terakaft: The Next Generation of Mali’s Desert Bluesmen

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Mali has been split into two for the past few months, ever since rebels took over the northern part of the country. One casualty has been Mali’s previously vibrant music scene. Reporter Mirissa Neff spoke about the situation with members of Terakaft, a music group that hails from Mali’s north.

Alex Anwandter: Chilean Singer and Spokesman for Gay Rights

August 14, 2013Global Hit

Chilean singer Alex Anwandter is part of an emerging electro-pop scene in his home city of Santiago. Reporter Mirissa Neff tells us that through Andwandter’s music, he’s also becoming a spokesman for gay rights in Chile.