MTV Wants You
MTV music has created customized MTV channels specifically designed to serve ethnic populations in the U.S. starting with South Asian, Korean and Chinese Americans. We'll talk to the head of MTV World about the transcultural aspirations of the music channel. And, we look transcultural celebration of music and spirituality. The Karlem born-poet Sekou Sundiata and the Tehran-born vocalist Sussan Deyyhim join us int he studio in advance of their concert at The Cathedral at St. John the Divine called, "Songs of the Spirit." Listen here

Music From Italy
Hear some works based on old Italian regional traditions on this edition of New Sounds. There’s music from the Neapolitan band Spaccanapoli, whose music is rooted in the traditions of the local working class, with its pulsing drums, passionate vocals and the wild dances of the Tarantella and Tammurriata." Listen here

New Music for Cello
New music for cello is the focus of this New Sounds program. Hear from composer, singer, and cellist Robert Een's latest infectious and energetic effort, "Mystery Dances" along with music from Maya Beiser, whose vocals and multiple tracks of cellos, on "world to come" creates walls of joyous sound. Plus works by Eric Friedlander and Joby Talbot, among others." Listen here

New Releases November 2005
John Schaefer picks through the bucketloads of CDs that have flooded his office this fall to find a sampling of new releases worthy of showcasing in tonight's New Sounds program. Look for the Ukrainian folk journey that is Mariana Sadovska along with some new music from rock-star cellist Matt Haimovitz. Plus, a brand-new release from Robert Fripp, and more." Listen here

Paper, Plastic-- Frying Pans?
There’s nothing new about recycling paper and plastic, but what about computers, cell phones and frying pans? Find out how to get creative with recycling thanks to a few specialized companies. And we’ll solicit recycling ideas from listeners." Listen here